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Total compensation for a Adobe Engineering Manager ranges from about $272K at the entry level to $931K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $503K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-06. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1Engineering Manager | 7-12 YOE | $200K | $92K | $26K | $272K - $439K |
| M2Senior Engineering Manager | 10-15 YOE | $225K | $135K | $33K | $332K - $550K |
| DirectorDirector, Engineering | 12+ YOE | $252K | $205K | $46K | $417K - $726K |
| Sr DirectorSenior Director, Engineering | 15+ YOE | $278K | $290K | $57K | $513K - $931K |
First-line manager. Calibration tracks IC4/IC5.
Senior manager. Calibration tracks IC5.
Director. Manages managers; calibration tracks IC6.
Senior director. VP sits above with bespoke comp.
Adobe manager titles are 'Engineering Manager' / 'Senior Engineering Manager' / 'Director' / 'Senior Director'. Manager bonus targets run 15-20% versus ~10% IC. Comp tracks the ICx ladder roughly one level up.
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