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What is the average salary for Microsoft employees in the United States?
Microsoft employees earn $81,000 annually on average, or $39 per hour, which is 20% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. According to our data, the highest paying job at Microsoft is 300,000 Global Director of Technology at $a annually while the lowest paying job at Microsoft is a Service Intern at $10,000 annually.
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"Based on performance reviews, an annual bonus and stock grant is given in addition to the base salary. Overall it is a very competitive compensation package."
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$81K Software Development Engineer in Test Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (299 salaries)
Equal to national average Software Development Engineer in Test salary ($81K)
Equal to average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$20K (21%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I personally feel that I was paid very well. I had A LOT of responsibility, but I would have done the work for less! The base pay plus the benefits were more than adequate."
-$1K (1%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"No I think Microsoft pays well, no questions of being underpaid."
+$19K (20%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I believe the pay is fair. Could be better of course."
$71K Software Engineer Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (277 salaries)
Equal to national average Software Engineer salary ($71K)
-$10K (13%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$74K (62%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"The pay at Microsoft is decent. I started in 2017 with a salary of around 140000 and had merit increases and bonus for few years. Some competitors like Amazon offer more salary than Microsoft for engineers with similar experience but they do not offer the amount of benefits Microsoft provide in terms of health care, 401K match, vacation policy etc..."
+$39K (38%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Microsoft pays its employees as per industry standards. I started as the Software Engineer on $120,000 and every two years we get promotions. Lead Managers make up to $180,000 annually plus bonuses."
$140K
Software Engineer
in Redmond, WA
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+$59K (53%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I would like to get more compensation. I think I deserve more for the work I do."
$91K Program Manager Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (310 salaries)
Equal to national average Program Manager salary ($91K)
+$10K (11%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$84K (68%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Recruiting and retaining well talented people is the foundation of every thriving and successful company. A well-compensated employee is a loyal employee. Failure to do so, will be tantamount to a revolving door framework."
-$33K (51%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"The role is fantastic, but the compensation package leaves something to be desired. Base salaries start rather low (between $20 - $25 per hour), and include a fixed, annual raise of $2 during anniversary of employment. Chances to advance are extremely limited due to the small nature of the team."
+$3K (3%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I was underpaid but it was just the matter of time - I would have got promoted."
$81K Software Development Engineer Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (174 salaries)
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Equal to average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$44K (42%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I joined Microsoft, Redmond, after completing 5 years in Microsoft, India. Although, I was relatively new when compared to other employees in my team, I have been paid along the same lines and I consider that I was being properly paid for the work I get done."
+$23K (24%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"They pay at Microsoft is not the main attraction. It still is reasonable though as compared to a number of other companies."
+$44K (42%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"The pay, stock options, and bonuses at Microsoft were great."
$41K Contractor Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (44 salaries)
Equal to national average Contractor salary ($41K)
-$40K (65%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
$92K
Contractor
in Redmond, WA
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+$11K (12%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"No - I believe the pay is correct for the skill level involved, though I would like it better if I had vacation and health care without having to take bits out of my own wages. As a contractor, I actually gave up a dollar per hour to have so-so health care and I turned down paid vacation because the total I'd be paid was less than what they would be taking out of my wages to pay for it."
$90K
Contractor
in Redmond, WA
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+$9K (10%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"No, though it should be noted that the job mentioned here is an older job; my last job paid more because I was more advanced in skill, and while I'd -take- $43/hr over nothing, I'd feel less sanguine about it today, especially if that figure didn't include medical/dental."
$94K
Contractor
in Redmond, WA
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+$13K (14%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Hard to say if this is under or over. My position is considered to be technical, and skilled. My skills are in demand."
$58K Support Engineer Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (27 salaries)
Equal to national average Support Engineer salary ($58K)
-$23K (33%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
$110K
Support Engineer
in Redmond, WA
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+$29K (30%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"The pay was decent. However, not up to the expectation."
-$1K (1%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I feel that it is on the low end."
-$31K (47%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
$85K Data Scientist Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (3 salaries)
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+$4K (4%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
-$1K (1%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I have no idea about that."
+$9K (10%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Negotiable"
$125K
Data Scientist
in Seattle, WA
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+$44K (42%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Competitive"
$113K Senior Program Manager Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (104 salaries)
+$2K (1%) more than national average Senior Program Manager salary ($111K)
+$32K (32%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$73K (62%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Compared to local companies, it's pretty comparable, considering the benefits package that we get outside of this. I've increased my salary around $45,000 over the course of 7 years, with some setbacks from internal disputes."
+$54K (50%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"I am being underpaid. My salary is based on my title. However, my title does not reflect my actual work load or scope of responsibility."
+$9K (10%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
$51K Account Manager Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (31 salaries)
+$1K (1%) more than national average Account Manager salary ($50K)
-$30K (45%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
-$16K (21%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"My pay is right in line with the competition, so I plan on staying with Microsoft for the long term."
-$21K (29%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"standard"
-$26K (38%) less than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
$106K Technical Program Manager Average Salary at Microsoft in the United States (20 salaries)
+$4K (3%) more than national average Technical Program Manager salary ($102K)
+$25K (26%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
+$59K (53%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"The salary at MS for the work improves over time. If you're here for 5 years, and you're good at what you do, you get paid good money. It also helps there is no WA state tax. ;)"
+$49K (46%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
"Below median due to limited term on contract."
+$19K (20%) more than average Microsoft salary ($81K)
What is the highest paying job at Microsoft in the United States?
Chief Software Architect is the highest paying job at Microsoft at $241,000 annually.
What is the lowest paying job at Microsoft in the United States?
Game Tester is the lowest paying job at Microsoft at $20,000 annually.
How much does a Microsoft employee make on an average/hour in the United States?
Microsoft employees earn $81,000 annually on average, or $39 per hour.
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