3 6 Ke·2025-08-21 11:05Core Insights - Microsoft has revealed a salary report compiled by employees, showcasing compensation details including base pay, cash bonuses, and stock awards, based on over 850 submissions [1][2] - The report indicates that Microsoft’s salary structure is tiered, with different levels corresponding to varying compensation packages, particularly for software engineers [2][3] - The highest-level employees (Level 70) can earn up to $408,000 annually, with potential stock awards reaching $1.9 million upon hiring and additional annual stock awards of up to $1.476 million [3] Salary Distribution - The salary ranges for software engineers at different levels are as follows: - Level 59: Base Pay $120.8K-$124.0K, Cash Bonus $3.0K-$19.3K, Stock Award $7.0K-$19.3K - Level 60: Base Pay $111.0K-$160.0K, Cash Bonus $9.3K-$21.7K, Stock Award $7.2K-$20.0K - Level 61: Base Pay $128.0K-$170.0K, Cash Bonus $11.3K-$27.0K, Stock Award $10.8K-$36.0K - Level 62: Base Pay $MOTOST-T66TB, Cash Bonus $11.0K-$30.8K, Stock Award $8.0K-$45.0K - Level 63: Base Pay $153.5K-$224.8K, Cash Bonus $8.0K-$50.0K, Stock Award $22.0K-$64.0K - Level 64: Base Pay $162.7K-$230.6K, Cash Bonus $11.0K-$50.0K, Stock Award $38.0K-$80.0K - Level 65: Base Pay $188.0K-$230.0K, Cash Bonus $32.7K-$61.7K, Stock Award $39.0K-$91.0K - Level 66: Base Pay $217.6K-$269.0K, Cash Bonus $59.0K-$60.7K, Stock Award $78.0K-$140.0K - Level 67: Base Pay $248.0K-$250.0K, Cash Bonus $70.0K-$82.0K, Stock Award $145.0K-$252.0K [2] Team-Specific Compensation - Average base salaries for different teams are as follows: - Cloud + AI: $204,135 - Commerce + Ecosystems: $191,597 - Security: $189,285 - Azure: $176,035 - Experiences + Devices: $175,123 - Microsoft AI: $170,456 - Xbox: $168,831 - Core AI: $167,759 - The Cloud + AI team has the highest average base salary, indicating significant investment in this strategic area [5][6] Workforce Strategy - Microsoft has laid off over 7% of its global workforce this year, with an additional 9,000 employees (4% of total) cut in July, reflecting a strategy to allocate resources towards critical talent and business areas [6] - This approach highlights Microsoft's focus on attracting top AI talent while optimizing its workforce [6] Data Limitations - The salary data presented may not fully represent the overall compensation landscape, as it is based on self-reported figures that could be skewed towards lower earners [7]