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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Operations (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $168k - $213k as of Oct 2026, based on 3,756 job postings from 592 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$168,000
12%
Mid
$190,667
12%
High
$213,333
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 965 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 1,774 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 815 Data Points | $85,000 | $99,188 | $113,375 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,145 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 3,213 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 875 Data Points | $133,680 | $154,090 | $174,500 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 867 Data Points | $168,000 | $191,000 | $214,000 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 224 Data Points | $188,784 | $227,392 | $266,000 |