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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 9,162 job postings from 593 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$135,000

13%

Mid

$154,575

13%

High

$174,150

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

81 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

349 Data Points

$90,900

$106,450

$122,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,112 Data Points

$110,000

$127,500

$145,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,092 Data Points

$135,000

$154,575

$174,150

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

180 Data Points

$161,960

$191,480

$221,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

219 Data Points

$170,000

$207,085

$244,170

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

486 Data Points

$120,000

$139,775

$159,550

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

350 Data Points

$140,000

$163,998

$187,995

M5

Director

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

Very Large

201 Data Points

$183,400

$216,700

$250,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Large

61 Data Points

$210,000

$255,000

$300,000