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Microsoft Mechanical Engineer Salaries in Greater Seattle Area

Mechanical Engineer compensation in Greater Seattle Area at Microsoft ranges from $156K per year for 59 to $385K per year for 66. The median yearly compensation in Greater Seattle Area package totals $234K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Microsoft's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/1/2026

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
Mechanical Engineer I
59
$156K
$120K
$24K
$12.5K
60
$173K
$126K
$31.4K
$14.7K
Mechanical Engineer II
61
$171K
$142K
$16.7K
$12.7K
62
$184K
$150K
$18K
$16.4K
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Vesting Schedule

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Stock Type
RSU

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

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (25.00% annually)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule

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YR 5

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RSU

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

  • 20% vests in the 1st-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 2nd-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 3rd-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 4th-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 5th-YR (20.00% annually)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule

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

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

Sometimes a 5 year schedule



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The highest paying salary package reported for a Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft in Greater Seattle Area sits at a yearly total compensation of $385,100. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Microsoft for the Mechanical Engineer role in Greater Seattle Area is $227,000.
When negotiating your Mechanical Engineer offer at Microsoft, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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