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Operations

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Operations (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $165k - $213k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,642 job postings from 487 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$165,000

13%

Mid

$189,110

13%

High

$213,220

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

698 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

1,294 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

614 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

844 Data Points

$96,725

$110,863

$125,000

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

88 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

2,426 Data Points

$100,000

$113,750

$127,500

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

649 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

649 Data Points

$165,000

$189,110

$213,220

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

166 Data Points

$198,000

$236,223

$274,446