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Operations

IC2 - Developing

The median salary range for Operations (IC2) roles disclosed in public job postings is $69k - $85k as of Aug 2026, based on 10,895 job postings from 824 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$69,000

10%

Mid

$77,000

10%

High

$85,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

704 Data Points

$54,365

$59,683

$65,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,316 Data Points

$69,000

$77,000

$85,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

624 Data Points

$85,000

$98,675

$112,350

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

851 Data Points

$96,975

$111,000

$125,025

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

54 Data Points

$140,941

$166,471

$192,002

IC6

Advisory

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

Large

90 Data Points

$150,000

$180,150

$210,300

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

2,448 Data Points

$100,000

$113,741

$127,482

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

657 Data Points

$130,200

$151,500

$172,800

M5

Director

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

Very Large

655 Data Points

$167,038

$190,324

$213,610

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

169 Data Points

$194,014

$233,680

$273,346