What does Microsoft pay?
Median total pay is about $160,250 per year, with most roles between $143,000 and $200,000 — based on salary ranges disclosed in Microsoft's own job postings.
$160,250
Median total pay
$143,000
25th percentile
$200,000
75th percentile
378
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at Microsoft
Solutions Architect - CTJ - POLY
$531,711–$800,000
Senior Director, US Channels Leader
$100,000–$300,000
Senior Director, US Channels Leader
$100,000–$300,000
Multidisciplinary Manager
$165,600–$296,400
Principal Engineering Manager
$165,600–$296,400
Principal Software Engineer - Data, Personalization - Microsoft AI
$165,600–$296,400
Microsoft salary FAQ
What is the median salary at Microsoft?
Based on 378 salaried US roles currently posted, the median total pay at Microsoft is about $160,250 per year.
What is the salary range at Microsoft?
Most posted roles fall between $143,000 and $200,000, with the full range spanning $23,220 to $800,000.
Does Microsoft publish salaries?
These figures come from Microsoft's own job postings (salary ranges disclosed on listings), aggregated by Hireoven. Actual offers vary by level, location and negotiation.
Salary figures are aggregated from disclosed ranges in Microsoft's active US job postings on Hireoven's live index. Annualized; hourly listings excluded. Actual compensation varies by level, location and negotiation. Last updated 2026.