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Total compensation for a Notion Design ranges from about $160K at the entry level to $753K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $358K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2Product Designer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $148K | $34K | - | $160K - $240K |
| L3Product Designer | 2-5 YOE | $180K | $76K | - | $212K - $368K |
| L4Senior Product Designer | 5-9 YOE | $216K | $142K | - | $286K - $552K |
| L5Staff Product Designer | 8+ YOE | $248K | $225K | - | $375K - $753K |
Entry-level designer. Very small intake; portfolio bar is high.
Mid-level. Most-common external designer hire.
Senior IC designer. Owns a product surface end-to-end.
Staff designer. Limited band above this.
Design is a first-class craft org at Notion - the company hires designers at unusual scale for its size and design interviews are famously rigorous. Bands run ~10% below SWE at the same nominal level. Equity carries the same private-company illiquidity caveats as the IC track.
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