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Marketing

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Marketing (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $171k - $220k as of Aug 2026, based on 4,179 job postings from 853 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$171,200

12%

Mid

$195,600

12%

High

$220,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

354 Data Points

$62,400

$68,700

$75,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.

Very Large

1,060 Data Points

$80,000

$91,558

$103,115

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.

Very Large

1,372 Data Points

$106,315

$123,157

$140,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.

Very Large

1,678 Data Points

$127,500

$147,103

$166,705

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Very Large

118 Data Points

$170,050

$198,525

$227,000

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Very Large

185 Data Points

$166,000

$198,000

$230,000

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Very Large

1,503 Data Points

$110,073

$126,161

$142,250

M4

Sr. Manager

Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.

Very Large

1,049 Data Points

$140,000

$157,675

$175,350

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Very Large

1,148 Data Points

$171,200

$195,600

$220,000

M6

Sr. Director

Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.

Very Large

313 Data Points

$200,000

$231,000

$262,000