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M5 - Director

The median salary range for Operations (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $165k - $213k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,647 job postings from 487 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$165,000

13%

Mid

$188,880

13%

High

$212,760

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 702 Data Points		$54,205	$59,603	$65,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 1,302 Data Points		$69,236	$77,118	$85,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 620 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 849 Data Points		$96,975	$111,000	$125,025
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 89 Data Points		$153,600	$181,950	$210,300
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 2,435 Data Points		$100,000	$113,241	$126,482
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 650 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 651 Data Points		$165,000	$188,880	$212,760
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 167 Data Points		$196,000	$234,946	$273,893