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M4 - Sr. Manager
The median salary range for Operations (M4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $133k - $174k as of Oct 2026, based on 6,574 job postings from 493 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$133,460
13%
Mid
$153,730
13%
High
$174,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 961 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 1,763 Data Points | $70,000 | $77,500 | $85,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 811 Data Points | $85,000 | $98,638 | $112,275 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,141 Data Points | $98,000 | $113,500 | $129,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Large 91 Data Points | $143,000 | $167,800 | $192,600 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 133 Data Points | $156,000 | $183,150 | $210,300 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 3,198 Data Points | $100,000 | $115,000 | $130,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 871 Data Points | $133,460 | $153,730 | $174,000 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 863 Data Points | $168,000 | $190,667 | $213,333 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 221 Data Points | $188,784 | $227,392 | $266,000 |