Microsoft Engineers' Salaries Revealed: Pay Levels from Entry-Level to Senior Roles

Microsoft engineers in the US follow a tiered level system with base salaries ranging from $83,000 to $408,000 annually, depending on location and seniority. Entry-level positions fall between Levels 57 and 59, while senior roles at Level 70 can command salaries of up to $408,000, along with additional stock compensation. Salaries vary by location, with a "main" pay range for staff at the Redmond headquarters and a "high" pay range for employees in costlier cities.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) employees have anonymously shared salary and compensation data, providing insights into the tech giant's pay structures. The data, reviewed by Business Insider, reveals a tiered level system with base salaries ranging from $83,000 to $408,000 annually, depending on location and seniority [1].

Entry-level positions, typically Levels 57 to 59, have base salaries between $83,000 and $111,000. Senior roles, such as Level 70, can command up to $408,000 annually, with additional stock compensation. The data also indicates that salaries vary by location, with a "main" pay range for staff at the Redmond headquarters and a "high" pay range for employees in costlier cities.

The AI divisions, particularly Cloud + AI, lead the pack with an average base pay of $204,135, followed by Commerce + Ecosystems at $191,597. Stock awards for senior engineers (Level 67) range from $145,000 to $252,000, while cash bonuses can reach up to 140% of the base salary.

Microsoft's aggressive recruitment efforts in the AI sector are evident, with the company countering Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by offering competitive compensation packages. Meta has recently implemented a hiring freeze in its AI division after offering multi-million dollar compensation packages to recruit over 50 researchers from competitors [2].

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-microsoft-employees-just-revealed-183103012.html
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-microsoft-employees-just-revealed-183103012.html