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Total compensation for a IBM Engineering Manager ranges from about $145K at the entry level to $555K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $280K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ManagerEngineering Manager (Band 8) | 6-10 YOE | $143K | $9K | $13K | $145K - $215K |
| Sr ManagerSenior Engineering Manager (Band 9) | 9-14 YOE | $170K | $19K | $18K | $180K - $275K |
| DirectorDirector, Engineering (Band 10) | 12+ YOE | $203K | $45K | $30K | $235K - $385K |
| ExecutiveVP / Executive (Band D) | 15+ YOE | $240K | $85K | $55K | $315K - $555K |
First-line manager. Comp tracks Band 8 IC closely; management is not a pay raise here.
Manages managers or a large product component.
Org leader. Equity and bonus finally become meaningful components.
Executive band, individually negotiated. Included for ladder shape; thin public data.
IBM first-line managers sit at Band 8-9 with comp close to their IC band peers; the step-up comes at Director and executive bands. Bonus targets rise with band but equity stays light by industry standards until the executive tier.
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