Software Engineering Manager compensation in United States at LinkedIn ranges from $524K per year for MR3 to $1.03M per year for VP. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $543K. View the base salary, shares, and bonus breakdowns for LinkedIn's total compensation packages. Last updated: 1/19/2026
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ManagerMR3 | $524K | $263K | $225K | $35.8K |
Senior ManagerMR4 | $757K | $300K | $403K | $54.4K |
DirectorMR5 | $761K | $302K | $396K | $62.7K |
Senior DirectorMR6 | $880K | $329K | $494K | $57.2K |
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At LinkedIn, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)
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