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Total compensation for a ServiceNow Engineering Manager ranges from about $275K at the entry level to $985K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $525K. 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 | 6-10 YOE | $206K | $88K | $31K | $275K - $450K |
| Sr ManagerSenior Engineering Manager | 9-14 YOE | $231K | $138K | $40K | $345K - $580K |
| DirectorDirector, Engineering | 12+ YOE | $257K | $210K | $57K | $435K - $765K |
| Sr DirectorSenior Director, Engineering | 14+ YOE | $282K | $300K | $75K | $540K - $985K |
First-line manager. Calibration tracks Staff IC.
Manages managers or a major platform component. Calibration tracks Principal IC.
Org leader. Bonus target ~20%.
Division-scale scope. External hires uncommon.
ServiceNow manager titles run Manager / Senior Manager / Director / Senior Director. Bonus targets are meaningfully higher than IC (15% manager, 20-25% director+), so cash is a bigger share of manager comp here than at equity-first peers.
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