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Project Management

M4 - Sr. Manager

The median salary range for Project Management (M4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $140k - $189k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,981 job postings from 250 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$140,000

15%

Mid

$164,500

15%

High

$189,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

87 Data Points

$68,000

$79,675

$91,350

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

365 Data Points

$93,000

$107,750

$122,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,157 Data Points

$109,291

$127,145

$145,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,158 Data Points

$135,000

$154,730

$174,459

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

184 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

233 Data Points

$170,378

$206,439

$242,500

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

521 Data Points

$120,000

$138,250

$156,500

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

366 Data Points

$140,000

$164,500

$189,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

211 Data Points

$181,950

$215,975

$250,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Large

67 Data Points

$210,000

$255,000

$300,000