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Total compensation for a Discord Engineering Manager ranges from about $325K at the entry level to $1.2M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $610K. 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 | $250K | $145K | - | $325K - $575K |
| M2Senior Engineering Manager | 10-15 YOE | $275K | $215K | - | $400K - $745K |
| M3Director, Engineering | 12+ YOE | $300K | $310K | - | $490K - $960K |
| M4Senior Director, Engineering | 15+ YOE | $330K | $430K | - | $595K - $1.2M |
First-line manager. Calibration tracks IC3.
Senior manager. Calibration tracks IC4.
Director. Org leader scope.
Senior director. Handful of seats; offers are bespoke.
Discord manager titles are 'Engineering Manager' / 'Senior EM' / 'Director' / 'Senior Director'. No cash bonus on either track; equity carries the same private-company liquidity caveats as the IC ladder.
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