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M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Operations (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $100k - $128k as of Aug 2026, based on 19,505 job postings from 920 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$100,000

12%

Mid

$114,000

12%

High

$128,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 703 Data Points		$54,459	$59,729	$65,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 1,326 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 625 Data Points		$85,000	$99,250	$113,500
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 862 Data Points		$96,500	$110,750	$125,000
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 91 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 2,460 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 665 Data Points		$130,800	$151,800	$172,800
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 658 Data Points		$167,038	$190,324	$213,610
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 171 Data Points		$194,014	$233,680	$273,346