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Project Management

IC3 - Proficient

The median salary range for Project Management (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $110k - $145k as of Aug 2026, based on 9,882 job postings from 692 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$109,791

14%

Mid

$127,395

14%

High

$145,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
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