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Total compensation for a Riot Games Engineering Manager ranges from about $240K at the entry level to $560K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $370K. 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 | 7-11 YOE | $211K | $16K | $42K | $240K - $340K |
| Sr ManagerSenior Engineering Manager | 10-14 YOE | $236K | $24K | $54K | $280K - $400K |
| DirectorDirector, Engineering | 12+ YOE | $261K | $38K | $70K | $330K - $470K |
| Sr DirectorSenior Director, Engineering | 14+ YOE | $286K | $56K | $91K | $385K - $560K |
First-line manager. Calibration tracks Senior/Staff IC.
Manages managers or a full game-team discipline.
Org leader across a game or central-tech area. Bonus target ~20-25%.
Studio-scale scope. Thin public data; individually negotiated.
Riot manager titles run Manager / Senior Manager / Director / Senior Director. Bonus targets step up with level (roughly 18-25% at director+), and like the IC track there is no liquid equity - occasional Tencent-linked grants only.
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