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Total compensation for a Adobe Software Engineer ranges from about $147K at the entry level to $665K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $284K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC2Software Engineer | 0-2 YOE | $132K | $25K | $11K | $147K - $221K |
| IC3Software Engineer 2 | 2-5 YOE | $160K | $45K | $14K | $187K - $295K |
| IC4Computer Scientist | 4-8 YOE | $188K | $78K | $18K | $242K - $392K |
| IC5Senior Computer Scientist | 7-12 YOE | $212K | $120K | $23K | $299K - $501K |
| IC6Principal Scientist | 12+ YOE | $240K | $185K | $30K | $378K - $665K |
Entry-level on Adobe's ICx ladder. Large new-grad intake in San Jose and Seattle; offers are standardized.
Mid-level. RSUs in publicly-traded ADBE vest over 4 years; the AIP cash bonus targets ~10%.
Adobe's signature 'Computer Scientist' title - senior-adjacent and the most-common external hire level. Firefly / GenAI teams see top-of-band offers.
Senior/staff-equivalent IC. Comp runs below hyperscaler staff bands; tenure at Adobe is long and attrition low.
Principal IC. Fellow / Distinguished sits above with bespoke offers; imaging, video, and GenAI research backgrounds pull the p90.
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