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Total compensation for a Rippling Engineering Manager ranges from about $320K at the entry level to $1.2M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $597K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1Engineering Manager | 6-11 YOE | $245K | $145K | - | $320K - $574K |
| M2Senior Engineering Manager | 9-14 YOE | $270K | $210K | - | $390K - $730K |
| M3Director, Engineering | 12+ YOE | $297K | $300K | - | $475K - $935K |
| M4Senior Director, Engineering | 14+ YOE | $325K | $420K | - | $580K - $1.2M |
First-line manager. Calibration tracks Senior/Staff.
Senior manager. Calibration tracks Staff.
Director. Owns a product pillar (each Rippling 'cloud' runs like a startup).
Senior director. Handful of seats; offers are bespoke.
Rippling manager titles are 'Engineering Manager' / 'Senior EM' / 'Director' / 'Senior Director'. Managers are expected to remain hands-on. No cash bonus on either track; equity carries the same private-company liquidity caveats as the IC ladder.
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