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Total compensation for a Notion Software Engineer ranges from about $180K at the entry level to $1.2M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $410K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2Software Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $165K | $40K | - | $180K - $270K |
| L3Software Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $200K | $90K | - | $240K - $420K |
| L4Senior Software Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $240K | $170K | - | $325K - $635K |
| L5Staff Software Engineer | 8+ YOE | $275K | $270K | - | $430K - $875K |
| L6Senior Staff Software Engineer | 12+ YOE | $305K | $400K | - | $550K - $1.2M |
Entry-level. Notion runs a small new-grad program; offers cluster tightly around p50. Equity is private-company RSUs valued at the last 409A - treat the equity figure as paper value, not cash.
Mid-level IC. Notion pays competitive cash for a private company; the equity component is illiquid until a tender or exit.
Senior IC. Most-common external hire level. Product-engineering craft (editor internals, sync engine, performance) commands top-of-band offers.
Staff IC. Equity dominates and is priced at the last tender valuation - realized value depends entirely on an eventual IPO or acquisition.
Senior staff. Very small population; external hires are rare and usually targeted (infra leads, AI platform).
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