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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Project Management (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $186k - $250k as of Oct 2026, based on 1,159 job postings from 223 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$186,000
15%
Mid
$218,000
15%
High
$250,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 123 Data Points | $70,000 | $82,500 | $95,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 434 Data Points | $92,250 | $107,975 | $123,700 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 1,364 Data Points | $110,000 | $128,425 | $146,850 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,382 Data Points | $135,000 | $155,000 | $175,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 229 Data Points | $161,960 | $192,480 | $223,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 278 Data Points | $171,200 | $208,100 | $245,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 631 Data Points | $119,500 | $138,600 | $157,700 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 425 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 257 Data Points | $186,000 | $218,000 | $250,000 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Large 76 Data Points | $210,000 | $254,150 | $298,300 |