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M5 - Director

The median salary range for Operations (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $165k - $211k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,586 job postings from 480 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$165,000

12%

Mid

$188,000

12%

High

$211,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 682 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 1,270 Data Points		$69,680	$77,340	$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 824 Data Points		$97,000	$111,025	$125,050
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 87 Data Points		$152,750	$185,013	$217,275
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 2,389 Data Points		$100,000	$114,025	$128,050
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 641 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 635 Data Points		$165,000	$188,000	$211,000
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