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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 5,363 job postings from 495 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$97,000

13%

Mid

$111,025

13%

High

$125,050

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

682 Data Points

$54,080

$59,540

$65,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,269 Data Points

$69,265

$77,133

$85,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

609 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

822 Data Points

$97,000

$111,025

$125,050

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

87 Data Points

$152,750

$185,013

$217,275

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

2,389 Data Points

$100,000

$114,025

$128,050

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

640 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

633 Data Points

$165,000

$188,030

$211,060

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

164 Data Points

$196,000

$234,946

$273,893