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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 3,133 job postings from 525 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$200,000

12%

Mid

$228,100

12%

High

$256,200

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

109 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

348 Data Points

$110,200

$126,975

$143,750

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.

Very Large

983 Data Points

$135,000

$156,063

$177,125

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.

Very Large

1,747 Data Points

$152,000

$176,000

$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

475 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

277 Data Points

$133,109

$156,555

$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

626 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