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Total compensation for a Nvidia Engineering Manager ranges from about $410K at the entry level to $2.4M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $820K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4Engineering Manager | 7-12 YOE | $245K | $250K | $55K | $410K - $990K |
| M5Senior Engineering Manager | 10-16 YOE | $295K | $445K | $90K | $600K - $1.5M |
| M6Director, Engineering | 14+ YOE | $355K | $760K | $115K | $880K - $2.4M |
First-line manager. Calibration tracks IC5. Manages 4-8 ICs.
Senior manager. Manages 1-3 teams. Calibration tracks IC6.
Director. Calibration tracks IC7. Org leader scope.
Nvidia manager comp tracks IC closely. Bonus targets are 10-15% on the IC track and 15-20% for managers. Equity refresh cadence is annual; managers have benefited disproportionately from NVDA's stock appreciation 2023-2026.
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