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Product Management

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Product Management (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $200k - $256k as of Aug 2026, based on 3,113 job postings from 524 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$200,000

12%

Mid

$228,100

12%

High

$256,200

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 108 Data Points		$83,200	$96,600	$110,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 344 Data Points		$110,000	$126,500	$143,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 975 Data Points		$135,000	$156,500	$178,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,738 Data Points		$151,700	$175,850	$200,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 337 Data Points		$181,252	$210,626	$240,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 472 Data Points		$182,308	$216,154	$250,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 275 Data Points		$133,237	$156,619	$180,000
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 186 Data Points		$160,000	$188,343	$216,685
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 625 Data Points		$200,000	$228,100	$256,200
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 136 Data Points		$213,000	$254,000	$295,000