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Microsoft Salaries

Microsoft's salary ranges from $25,958 in total compensation per year for a Accountant in India at the low-end to $1,471,000 for a Software Engineering Manager in United States at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Microsoft. Last updated: 5/19/2025

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Software Engineer

59 $163K

60 $171K

61 $195K

62 $210K

63 $235K

64 $281K

65 $322K

66 $387K

67 $580K

68 $822K

69 $1.05M

70 $1.08M

AI Engineer

Frontend Software Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Networking Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

Data Engineer

Production Software Engineer

Security Software Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Crypto Engineer

Virtual Reality Software Engineer

Video Game Software Engineer

Developer Advocate

Research Scientist

AI Researcher

Product Manager

59 $164K

60 $170K

61 $175K

62 $182K

63 $224K

64 $260K

65 $314K

66 $398K

67 $601K

68 $808K

Technical Program Manager

59 $176K

60 $163K

61 $188K

62 $202K

63 $228K

64 $246K

65 $319K

66 $374K

67 $500K

Technical Project Manager

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I have been working for the same company for 6 years. 30 years old. Base comp 112k, told that I should be Senior engineer level.

I am confident in my skills as an engineer but absolutely terrified of getting out there. I feel uncertain on my resume, my interviewing skills. Huge amount of imposter syndrome with trying to look for another job.

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Data Scientist

59 $177K

60 $178K

61 $197K

62 $203K

63 $236K

64 $262K

65 $328K

66 $393K

67 $559K

Health Informatics

Sales

59 $104K

60 $158K

61 $182K

62 $218K

63 $235K

64 $296K

65 $395K

66 $460K

67 $672K

Field Sales Representative

Sales Development Representative

Field Sales Manager

Account Executive

Account Manager

Customer Success Engineer

Product Marketing Manager

Solution Architect

59 $102K

60 $134K

61 $154K

62 $190K

63 $224K

64 $267K

65 $318K

66 $382K

67 $382K

Data Architect

Cloud Architect

Product Designer

59 $133K

60 $180K

61 $176K

62 $196K

63 $215K

64 $267K

65 $344K

66 $383K

67 $388K

Interaction Designer

UX Designer

UI Designer

Hardware Engineer

59 $166K

60 $194K

61 $185K

62 $211K

63 $236K

64 $285K

65 $351K

66 $408K

67 $565K

ASIC Engineer

SoC Engineer

FPGA Engineer

Embedded Hardware Engineer

Project Manager

59 $146K

60 $166K

61 $155K

62 $172K

63 $208K

64 $232K

65 $281K

Financial Analyst

59 $106K

60 $126K

61 $145K

62 $173K

63 $189K

64 $228K

65 $272K

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Compliance Analyst

Customer Service

59 $96.9K

60 $116K

61 $147K

62 $186K

63 $201K

64 $234K

65 $296K

66 $358K

Mechanical Engineer

59 $146K

60 $173K

61 $170K

62 $181K

63 $237K

64 $277K

65 $294K

66 $385K

Business Analyst

59 $114K

60 $125K

61 $134K

62 $170K

63 $212K

64 $231K

65 $277K

Business Development

60 $147K

61 $140K

62 $174K

63 $203K

64 $229K

65 $264K

66 $328K

67 $657K

Information Technologist (IT)

59 $101K

60 $140K

61 $134K

62 $165K

63 $200K

65 $279K

IT Support

Data Center Technician

Recruiter

59 $107K

60 $117K

61 $141K

62 $157K

63 $175K

Leadership Recruiter

Sourcer

University Recruiter

Technical Recruiter

Management Consultant

59 $97.4K

60 $136K

61 $135K

62 $154K

63 $179K

64 $230K

65 $295K

66 $370K

Human Resources

60 $124K

61 $144K

63 $187K

64 $224K

65 $208K

UX Researcher

60 $158K

61 $186K

62 $204K

63 $206K

64 $239K

66 $522K

Cybersecurity Analyst

59 $153K

60 $135K

61 $165K

62 $179K

63 $261K

65 $353K

Customer Success

61 $150K

62 $186K

63 $190K

64 $240K

65 $264K

Data Science Manager

65 $345K

66 $394K

67 $575K

Marketing Operations

61 $142K

62 $167K

63 $197K

64 $237K

65 $272K

Sales Engineer

63 $212K

64 $266K

65 $312K

Administrative Assistant

Median $82.5K

Executive Assistant

Business Operations

62 $164K

64 $236K

Data Analyst

Median $127K

Electrical Engineer

Median $200K

Business Operations Manager

Median $218K

Legal

Median $270K

Legal Counsel

Venture Capitalist

65 $290K

66 $421K

Partner

Principal

Technical Writer

62 $191K

64 $249K

Chief of Staff

Median $348K

Partner Manager

Median $380K

Industrial Designer

Median $210K

Graphic Designer

Median $180K

Accountant

$26K

Technical Accountant

Civil Engineer

$333K

Construction Engineer

Corporate Development

$313K

Customer Service Operations

$136K

Facilities Manager

$308K

Geological Engineer

$51.7K

Optical Engineer

$122K

Product Design Manager

$72.5K

Revenue Operations

$193K

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At Microsoft, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule

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RSU

At Microsoft, RSUs are subject to a 5-year vesting schedule:

20% vests in the 1st-year (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 2nd-year (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 3rd-year (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 4th-year (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 5th-year (20.00% annually)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At Microsoft, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-year (6.25% quarterly)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At Microsoft, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 4th-year (2.08% monthly)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule

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FAQ

What is the highest salary at Microsoft?

The highest paying role reported at Microsoft is Software Engineering Manager at the VP level with a yearly total compensation of $1,471,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

How much do Microsoft employees get paid?

The median yearly total compensation reported at Microsoft is $210,000.