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M6 - Sr. Director
The median salary range for Security Engineering (M6) roles disclosed in public job postings is $218k - $305k as of Aug 2026, based on 127 job postings from 57 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$218,400
17%
Mid
$261,700
17%
High
$305,000
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Sr Director, Governance & Technology Microsoft Digital Safety Unit
Redmond
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$140k - $275k
$139,900 - $274,800
Sr Director, Governance & Technology Microsoft Digital Safety Unit
United States
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$140k - $275k
$139,900 - $274,800
Executive Director, Info Security
United States
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$198k - $265k
$197,500 - $265,000
Executive Director, Info Security
Seattle
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$198k - $265k
$197,500 - $265,000
Head of Information Security & IT
San Francisco
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$220k - $250k
$220,000 - $250,000
Head of Physical Security
San Jose
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$200k - $240k
$200,000 - $240,000
Head of Physical Security
United States
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$200k - $240k
$200,000 - $240,000
Senior Director, Classified Systems
Costa Mesa
·Last Posted: May 2026
$254k - $336k
$254,000 - $336,000
Senior Director, Classified Systems
United States
·Last Posted: May 2026
$254k - $336k
$254,000 - $336,000
Head of Security, EME
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
·10-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$100k - $133k
$99,902 - $133,202
Head of Security, EME
London
·10-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$100k - $133k
$99,902 - $133,202
Head of Cybersecurity Governance
New York City
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$200k - $225k
$200,000 - $225,000
Head of Cybersecurity Governance
St. Louis
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$200k - $225k
$200,000 - $225,000
Head of Cybersecurity Governance
Boston
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$200k - $225k
$200,000 - $225,000
US: Associate Director, Cloud Security & Integration Architect
New Jersey
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$168k - $221k
$168,372 - $220,988
US: Associate Director, Cloud Security & Integration Architect
United States
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$168k - $221k
$168,372 - $220,988
Senior Director, Security
New York City
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Aug 2026
$165k - $220k
$165,000 - $220,000
Senior Director, Security
United States
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Aug 2026
$165k - $220k
$165,000 - $220,000
Head of Security Efficacy, Ring
Hawthorne
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$162k - $219k
$161,900 - $219,000
Senior Director, GSOC Practice
United States
·12-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$180k - $200k
$180,000 - $200,000
Senior Director, GSOC Practice
Remote
·12-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$180k - $200k
$180,000 - $200,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 88 Data Points | $85,000 | $92,500 | $100,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 405 Data Points | $117,500 | $136,250 | $155,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 499 Data Points | $132,000 | $156,000 | $180,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 972 Data Points | $149,500 | $174,750 | $200,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 263 Data Points | $180,000 | $209,500 | $239,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 314 Data Points | $178,020 | $211,510 | $245,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 260 Data Points | $155,793 | $184,359 | $212,925 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 177 Data Points | $170,000 | $208,575 | $247,150 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 162 Data Points | $200,000 | $236,375 | $272,750 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 39 Data Points | $218,400 | $261,700 | $305,000 |