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Project Management

IC4 - Advanced

The median salary range for Project Management (IC4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $135k - $174k as of Aug 2026, based on 9,476 job postings from 597 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$135,000

13%

Mid

$154,650

13%

High

$174,300

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

84 Data Points

$68,000

$79,500

$91,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.

Very Large

361 Data Points

$92,500

$107,500

$122,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,130 Data Points

$109,000

$126,448

$143,896

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,118 Data Points

$135,000

$154,650

$174,300

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Very Large

182 Data Points

$162,000

$191,500

$221,000

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Very Large

227 Data Points

$170,000

$205,000

$240,000

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Very Large

505 Data Points

$120,000

$139,763

$159,525

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

357 Data Points

$140,000

$164,000

$188,000

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Very Large

210 Data Points

$181,950

$215,975

$250,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Large

64 Data Points

$211,000

$255,500

$300,000