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Operations

M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Operations (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $100k - $126k as of Aug 2026, based on 19,206 job postings from 913 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$100,000

12%

Mid

$113,241

12%

High

$126,482

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

702 Data Points

$54,205

$59,603

$65,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,302 Data Points

$69,236

$77,118

$85,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

620 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

849 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

52 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

89 Data Points

$153,600

$181,950

$210,300

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

2,435 Data Points

$100,000

$113,241

$126,482

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

650 Data Points

$130,100

$151,450

$172,800

M5

Director

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

Very Large

651 Data Points

$165,000

$188,880

$212,760

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

167 Data Points

$196,000

$234,946

$273,893