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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: 1/21/2025

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Software Engineer

59 $163K

60 $176K

61 $193K

62 $214K

63 $219K

64 $266K

65 $342K

66 $420K

67 $590K

68 $774K

69 $1.05M

70 $1.08M

Frontend Software Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Networking Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

Data Engineer

Crypto Engineer

AI Engineer

Production Software Engineer

Security Software Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Virtual Reality Software Engineer

Video Game Software Engineer

Developer Advocate

Research Scientist

AI Researcher

Product Manager

59 $167K

60 $168K

61 $170K

62 $187K

63 $225K

64 $268K

65 $304K

66 $376K

67 $556K

68 $775K

Technical Program Manager

59 $169K

60 $164K

61 $172K

62 $200K

63 $231K

64 $273K

65 $324K

66 $390K

67 $516K

Technical Project Manager

Career Transition to Software Engineering

Is 30 years old too late to switch careers to Software Engineering? I have seen young kids 23 years of age starting from Software Engineer-I and become Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager by 30-31.

If I become SE-I now, is there a way to catch up soon for the time I have lost so that I can be the VP/CXO in late 30s or early 40s? Am I too late?

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Data Scientist

59 $180K

60 $179K

61 $188K

62 $197K

63 $224K

64 $263K

65 $309K

66 $400K

67 $548K

Health Informatics

Software Engineering Manager

64 $272K

Principal EM $330K

66 $422K

67 $609K

GM, Partner $754K

69 $1.09M

VP $1.47M

Sales

59 $104K

60 $160K

61 $180K

62 $238K

63 $253K

64 $271K

65 $373K

66 $503K

67 $672K

Field Sales Representative

Sales Development Representative

Field Sales Manager

Account Executive

Account Manager

Customer Success Engineer

Solution Architect

59 $102K

60 $130K

61 $153K

62 $190K

63 $219K

64 $252K

65 $314K

66 $382K

67 $382K

Data Architect

Cloud Architect

Hardware Engineer

59 $159K

60 $191K

61 $179K

62 $207K

63 $243K

64 $296K

65 $337K

66 $410K

67 $565K

Marketing

59 $105K

60 $126K

61 $151K

62 $178K

63 $220K

64 $250K

65 $276K

66 $338K

Product Marketing Manager

Program Manager

59 $136K

60 $141K

61 $151K

62 $182K

63 $219K

64 $239K

65 $302K

66 $350K

67 $521K

Product Designer

59 $134K

60 $177K

61 $173K

62 $202K

63 $220K

64 $268K

65 $341K

66 $383K

67 $388K

Interaction Designer

UX Designer

UI Designer

Web Designer

IT Support

Business Development

60 $134K

61 $135K

62 $176K

63 $203K

64 $235K

65 $264K

66 $345K

67 $688K

Recruiter

59 $97.9K

60 $117K

61 $139K

62 $161K

63 $175K

University Recruiter

Technical Recruiter

Management Consultant

59 $107K

60 $141K

61 $135K

62 $154K

63 $179K

64 $230K

65 $295K

66 $370K

UX Researcher

60 $158K

61 $186K

62 $202K

63 $220K

64 $213K

66 $522K

Human Resources

60 $124K

61 $144K

63 $187K

64 $222K

65 $208K

Marketing Operations

61 $142K

62 $167K

63 $197K

64 $237K

65 $287K

Cybersecurity Analyst

60 $136K

61 $165K

62 $186K

63 $264K

Data Science Manager

65 $348K

66 $425K

67 $580K

Sales Engineer

63 $212K

64 $266K

65 $326K

Product Design Manager

65 $305K

66 $390K

67 $520K

Data Analyst

Median $127K

Business Operations

62 $164K

64 $229K

Electrical Engineer

Median $200K

Venture Capitalist

65 $290K

66 $421K

Partner

Principal

Legal

Median $265K

Legal Counsel

Administrative Assistant

Median $82.5K

Business Operations Manager

Median $219K

Chief of Staff

Median $348K

Graphic Designer

Median $180K

Accountant

$26K

Civil Engineer

$150K

Corporate Development

$99.8K

Facilities Manager

$308K

Geological Engineer

$51.7K

Industrial Designer

$232K

Optical Engineer

$122K

Partner Manager

$485K

Technical Writer

$87.3K

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Vesting Schedule

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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 (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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YR 1

20%

YR 2

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YR 3

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YR 4

20%

YR 5

Stock Type

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 $212,600.