+$40K (44%) more than national average Anonymous Employee salary ($70K)
+$29K (30%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$46K (50%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay at Microsoft is reasonable, but getting a raise or promotion is hard, and does not happen often (other than annual cost of living increases - which don't meet cost of living). Bonus' are much less than they used to be at Microsoft."
+$25K (30%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay was fair. But being a contractor means we didn't get the same benefits as our FTE co-workers and that was disappointing, we had to pay almost 500.00 a month to the contracting company if we wanted basic high deductible medical insurance and no sick days, personal time or paid holidays. Our Holiday/Christmas bonus was a Starbucks gift card for 10.00."
+$71K (67%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The salary is about parallel with other competitors. I was a contractor so I didn't get the same benefits that an FT employee would have received but their comp package is fantastic for those who are FT."
+$50K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"My rate of pay was fair. When I consider the market, my pay was great, but when you compare it with others of my experience, it was low. That is my fault however in choosing to move around and not work more within the political environment."
+$98K (83%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Underpaid because though it sounds more for the outsiders, it's less if there is no satisfaction in the work you do."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Generally speaking, I'd say I'm overpaid, I get to live an incredibly comfortable lifestyle on my salary."
-$11K (17%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel that I am being underpaid for my services. I know this because my peers make more than I do, due to the nature of their contracts."
+$45K (49%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I felt that the salary was appropriate for the role that I was in. The level of pay in comparison to the responsibility level that I had felt very fair. I definitely was not dissatisfied."
-$17K (28%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay for an intern from Microsoft is decent from the perspective of my work. And basically, it's approximate to other similar tech company."
+$91K (79%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Pay in Microsoft is average compared to its competitors , given the overall benefits , work life balance and opportunity to learn . Overall compensation is very good."
-$4K (5%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I started at around $30 per hour and went up to $33 per hour. No cost of living raises for most of the time I was there. It appeared vendors were limited in that way."
+$61K (61%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I felt being overpaid for the current project ownerships, but felt underpaid when I owned something with more technical challenges."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Microsoft pay is above average but the cost of living near Microsoft in Redmond WA is twice that of other areas in the US."
+$111K (89%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"You do more based on the length at your role, usually after 5 years stock awards become very significant."
+$91K (79%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"If you take all companies on earth, Microsoft is one of the top paying companies but when compared to companies of its league, it's probably about average."
+$106K (86%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Base salary of $175k (not including bonus, stocks and benefits). If you are a "high performance" engineer you will be taken care of. If you fall out of "favor", you could struggle."
+$11K (14%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I'm not sure when compared to my colleagues but underpaid when compared to the other companies at the same experience level."
+$46K (50%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Underpaid.I feel like I am being overpaid for the type of work I am doing. This changes when you look at the extra time expected and the level of stress induced by management."
+$56K (57%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The annual salary (no overtime pay) at Microsoft and the overtime put in my salary of $125k was fair."
+$81K (73%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I believe that I am paid a decent amount if we compare to Microsoft Competitors in Cloud like Amazon and Google. I started at around $25000 and currently get paid around $30000 in India."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I wish I were more more busy than I already am. I prefer to be deeply engaged in several projects at once. Currently, I'm a fancy secretary."
+$76K (71%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel that it is little bit low compared to our work responsibilities."
+$41K (45%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Not bad, but if you want to get more money then you should consider other development jobs."
+$37K (42%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel good about my overall compensation package. I was happy with my base salary."
-$31K (57%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It depends on what type of work I am doing. Sometimes yes and other times no."
+$73K (69%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Probably getting paid more than most, given the economy."
+$25K (30%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The salary is proportional to the education, experience and cost of living."
+$39K (44%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Very little opportunity for a raise thus far, which is quite a disappointment."
-$13K (20%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay at VMC is lower then the pay you would get from any other placement agency."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Definitely start up higher than at most other companies"
+$39K (44%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay is very good. However, the payroll office is slow to respond."
+$101K (84%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It is an OK pay, although I expect more, but higher salary is not what motivates me to change job."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I am certainly paid well. Paid well for valuable skills."
+$21K (26%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel like I am being paid as average due to the cost of living in Redmond WA."
+$54K (56%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I think we add lots of value and contribute positively to the bottom-line."
+$56K (57%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I think it payed ok. I'm really not sure how it compares."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It was ok but I think they reward people disproportionately."
+$106K (86%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Quite low, a lot was covered in benefits, bonuses and stock."
+$59K (59%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"For the hours worked, for the derision of the supervisors, it is well underpaid."
+$28K (33%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Average, good if you are able to be a top performer. Great bonuses."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay is good. They also give you bonus and stock every year."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I went from an FTE to a contractor and received a rather large pay cut when I did."
+$11K (14%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"80,000 per year without benefits or compensations, as I am contractor."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I am paid commensurate with my experience and skills."
+$33K (38%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay rate was adequate for the work being performed."
-$47K (103%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I would say it is about the right amount, considering the effort required for the position."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I wouldn't change jobs if I am overpaid, would I for that matter, I don't know if anyone would!"
+$46K (50%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Compared to other companies, the pay at Microsoft is on par."
+$41K (45%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel like I am getting paid very well for what I do."
+$6K (8%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"For Brazil base is very good, is something a little bit over the normal payment of market."
+$61K (61%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Seems great. You can find bigger projects and move up. Stock is great too."
+$17K (21%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I'm being paid about even for what I do. I'd like to make more, but I'd do more to earn it."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay and work/life balance is above average for the work being done."
+$6K (8%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I think it's more or less fair."
+$91K (79%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I think it is a fair salary."
+$61K (61%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Very good salary and benefits package."
+$81K (73%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Pay is comparable to top tech companies."
+$55K (56%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay at Microsoft is decent for what we do."
+$181K (113%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I was very happy with the compensation."
+$32K (37%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I am feeling good. Fair enough."
+$117K (91%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Microsoft delivers a good deal for your time."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It was simply an awesome salary."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel the salary paid is good in Microsoft."
-$14K (22%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"At the time, it seemed great."
+$1K (1%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It is a competitive rate."
-$17K (28%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Underpaid - good testers are hard to find!"
+$79K (72%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Microsoft really pays its engineers well."
+$61K (61%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The salary was quite reasonable for the position."
+$76K (71%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"This includes salary, bonuses and stock options."
+$56K (57%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It's a decent pay at Microsoft."
+$42K (46%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It was good. I guess but could have been better."
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel like it's a really fair salary!"
-$27K (48%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The employment compensation was good."
+$81K (73%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Microsoft pays very well for the industry."
+$111K (89%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I feel the salary is fair."
+$66K (64%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The salary is fine for the position."
+$92K (80%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Less than what I used to make before joining."
+$81K (73%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The base is competitive."
+$181K (113%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Not good when compared to competitors."
-$9K (13%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Above the market salary with good benefits."
+$44K (48%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Great compensation and benefits."
+$21K (26%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"negotiable"
+$81K (73%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"good"
+$111K (89%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"N/A"
-$4K (5%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Good"
+$101K (84%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"very good"
-$29K (53%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay is decent."
+$76K (71%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"n/a"
+$91K (79%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"good"
+$46K (50%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Great!"
+$111K (89%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Competitive"
+$36K (41%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Medium range ."
+$96K (82%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"n/a"
-$29K (53%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
+$39K (43%) more than national average Anonymous Employee salary ($70K)
+$28K (29%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$21K (26%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I am paid for as per my skill set. I am not being over paid or under paid. I am also given overtime."
+$46K (50%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay is decent. But I feel it is a little less when compared to my fellow software engineers with the same experience and education."
-$6K (9%) less than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It was ok, not that great. But better than other contractors."
+$39K (44%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I was fairly compensated, with additional bonuses available."
+$20K (25%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I was paid good salary compared to the industry average."
+$111K (89%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It's a fair salary, but the amount of work and how the review system works is not."
+$41K (45%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"The pay at Microsoft was good, better than most large tech companies I've seen."
+$41K (45%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Good as a base salary but not for the amount of overtime work that was involved."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"I am paid at the market rate."
+$29K (34%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It was normail I would believe."
+$46K (50%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"based on location, I feel it is less"
+$21K (26%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"It's decent and as per market standards."
+$121K (93%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"About average."
+$51K (53%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Good."
+$81K (73%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"Low"
+$31K (36%) more than average Microsoft Anonymous Employee salary ($69K)
"good."