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Total compensation for a Microsoft Software Engineer ranges from about $145K at the entry level to $1.2M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $340K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 (SDE)Software Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $130K | $18K | $15K | $145K - $205K |
| 60-61 (SDE II)Software Engineer II | 2-5 YOE | $170K | $40K | $22K | $195K - $320K |
| 62-63 (Senior)Senior Software Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $215K | $90K | $38K | $280K - $500K |
| 64-65 (Principal)Principal Software Engineer | 9-14 YOE | $260K | $200K | $55K | $410K - $800K |
| 66+ (Partner)Partner Software Engineer | 13+ YOE | $315K | $320K | $95K | $580K - $1.2M |
Entry-level. New grad SDE. Microsoft's new-grad offers tend to be slightly below Google/Meta.
Mid-level. Most-common SDE level. Comparable to Amazon SDE II.
Senior IC. Equity component grows. Comparable to Google L5 but tends to be 10-20% lower on total comp.
Principal IC. Roughly comparable to Google L6.
Partner. Company-wide visibility. External hires at this level are rare.
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