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Total compensation for a Canva Engineering Manager ranges from about $275K at the entry level to $997K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $508K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoachEngineering Manager (Coach) | 7-12 YOE | $218K | $112K | - | $275K - $475K |
| Sr CoachSenior Engineering Manager | 10-15 YOE | $243K | $165K | - | $335K - $607K |
| DirectorDirector, Engineering (Head of) | 12+ YOE | $268K | $240K | - | $408K - $782K |
| Sr DirectorSenior Director, Engineering | 15+ YOE | $294K | $335K | - | $497K - $997K |
First-line coach. Calibration tracks Senior.
Senior coach. Calibration tracks Staff.
Director ('Head of' in Canva nomenclature). Org leader scope.
Senior director. Handful of US seats.
Canva famously calls its managers 'coaches' - the EM ladder is the coach track. No cash bonus on either track. Equity carries the same private-company caveats as the IC ladder, softened by Canva's regular tender cadence.
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