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Operations

IC4 - Advanced

The median salary range for Operations (IC4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $97k - $125k as of Aug 2026, based on 5,433 job postings from 500 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$97,000

13%

Mid

$111,000

13%

High

$125,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 688 Data Points		$54,330	$59,665	$65,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 1,277 Data Points		$69,680	$77,340	$85,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 611 Data Points		$85,000	$100,000	$115,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 838 Data Points		$97,000	$111,000	$125,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Medium 50 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 88 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 2,410 Data Points		$100,000	$114,000	$128,000
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 644 Data Points		$130,100	$151,375	$172,650
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 643 Data Points		$165,000	$188,097	$211,195
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 165 Data Points		$198,000	$236,223	$274,446