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Total compensation for a Databricks Design ranges from about $195K at the entry level to $1.4M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $435K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC2Product Designer (Junior) | 1-3 YOE | $160K | $55K | $15K | $195K - $320K |
| IC3Product Designer | 3-6 YOE | $195K | $110K | $27K | $265K - $470K |
| IC4Senior Product Designer | 6-10 YOE | $235K | $175K | $35K | $350K - $675K |
| IC5Staff Product Designer | 9-14 YOE | $275K | $285K | $47K | $470K - $945K |
| IC6Principal Product Designer | 13+ YOE | $320K | $460K | $70K | $645K - $1.4M |
Junior designer.
Mid-level. Most-common external designer hire.
Senior IC designer.
Staff designer. Cross-product or design-system scope.
Principal designer. External hires very rare.
Databricks design (Product Designer / Researcher) is a smaller discipline. Bands run ~10-15% below SWE at the same nominal level. Workspace, dashboards, and developer-tooling design teams hire heavily.
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