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Total compensation for a Citadel Engineering Manager ranges from about $930K at the entry level to $7.8M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $2.3M. 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 / Team Lead | 8-12 YOE | $360K | $5K | $950K | $930K - $2.7M |
| M2Senior Engineering Manager | 10-15 YOE | $395K | $5K | $1.4M | $1.2M - $3.7M |
| D1Director, Engineering | 12+ YOE | $435K | $5K | $1.9M | $1.6M - $5.1M |
| MDManaging Director, Engineering | 15+ YOE | $480K | $10K | $2.9M | $2.2M - $7.8M |
First-line manager, still hands-on. Comp tracks senior/lead ICs - management is not a raise by itself.
Manages a desk-aligned engineering group. Bonus variance is extreme - tied directly to business-unit P&L.
Org leader. Significant deferral kicks in; realized cash lags headline numbers by 1-3 years.
MD. Sparse public data - treat as directional. Effectively partner economics at Citadel Securities.
Citadel and Citadel Securities both run lean management layers - managers are expected to stay deeply technical. Titles run Team Lead / Manager / Director / MD-equivalent. Comp is base + P&L-linked bonus; no equity, with deferral above roughly $1M.
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