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Microsoft pays about 10% more than Oracle for a mid-level Software Engineer: $340K vs $310K median total comp. Below is the full level-by-level breakdown for every role ladder both companies share, from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Figures are annualized USD total compensation (base + equity + bonus).
Microsoft pays about 10% more than Oracle for a mid-level Software Engineer: $340K vs $310K median total comp. Overall ranges run $145K - $1.2M at Microsoft and $140K - $620K at Oracle across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | $165K | $340K | $730K |
| Oracle | $170K | $310K | $405K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| 59 (SDE)Software Engineer (New Grad) | $145K - $205Kmedian $165K |
| 60-61 (SDE II)Software Engineer II | $195K - $320Kmedian $230K |
| 62-63 (Senior)Senior Software Engineer | $280K - $500Kmedian $340K |
| 64-65 (Principal)Principal Software Engineer | $410K - $800Kmedian $510K |
| 66+ (Partner)Partner Software Engineer | $580K - $1.2Mmedian $730K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| IC2Software Engineer 2 | $140K - $235Kmedian $170K |
| IC3Senior Software Engineer | $195K - $335Kmedian $235K |
| IC4Principal Software Engineer | $250K - $455Kmedian $310K |
| IC5Consulting Member of Technical Staff | $325K - $620Kmedian $405K |
Microsoft pays about 70% more than Oracle for a mid-level Engineering Manager: $790K vs $465K median total comp. Overall ranges run $290K - $2.4M at Microsoft and $240K - $885K at Oracle across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | $360K | $790K | $1.3M |
| Oracle | $290K | $465K | $580K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| 62-63 (Manager)Software Engineering Manager | $290K - $540Kmedian $360K |
| 64-65 (Principal Mgr)Principal Engineering Manager | $430K - $850Kmedian $540K |
| 66+ (Partner Mgr)Partner Engineering Manager | $620K - $1.3Mmedian $790K |
| 67+ (CVP)Corporate Vice President / Distinguished Manager | $950K - $2.4Mmedian $1.3M |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| M3Engineering Manager | $240K - $420Kmedian $290K |
| M4Senior Engineering Manager | $300K - $540Kmedian $365K |
| M5Director, Software Development | $375K - $700Kmedian $465K |
| M6Senior Director, Software Development | $470K - $885Kmedian $580K |
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