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Project Management

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Project Management (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $182k - $250k as of Aug 2026, based on 827 job postings from 186 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$181,950

16%

Mid

$215,975

16%

High

$250,000

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

350 Data Points

$90,950

$106,725

$122,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,114 Data Points

$109,791

$127,395

$145,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,096 Data Points

$135,000

$154,500

$174,000

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

221 Data Points

$170,000

$207,500

$245,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

494 Data Points

$120,000

$139,888

$159,775

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

355 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

202 Data Points

$181,950

$215,975

$250,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Large

62 Data Points

$210,000

$254,575

$299,150