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Operations

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Operations (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $165k - $211k as of Jul 2026, based on 2,572 job postings from 478 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$165,000

12%

Mid

$188,060

12%

High

$211,119

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

675 Data Points

$54,365

$59,683

$65,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,262 Data Points

$69,576

$77,288

$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

816 Data Points

$96,950

$110,975

$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

86 Data Points

$150,000

$187,125

$224,250

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

2,378 Data Points

$100,000

$114,050

$128,100

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

634 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

630 Data Points

$165,000

$188,060

$211,119

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