Microsoft Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Microsoft Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Microsoft Engineer in the United States is $77,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Microsoft Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,471
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,002 to $82,150
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,263
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Microsoft Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $82,150 $6,846 $1,580 $39
Average $77,404 $6,450 $1,489 $37
25th Percentile $70,002 $5,833 $1,346 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Microsoft Engineer Salaries

A Microsoft Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Microsoft Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microsoft Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,055
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,108
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,160
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,924
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,092
Levels Salary
Microsoft... Level Microsoft Engineer$77,055
Integrati... Level Microsoft Engineer$87,108
Integrati... Level Microsoft Engineer$106,160
Integrati... Level Microsoft Engineer$135,924
Integrati... Level Microsoft Engineer$168,092
$77,055 0 yr
$87,108 < 2 yrs
$106,160 2-4 yrs
$135,924 5-8 yrs
$168,092 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Microsoft Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $97,630
  • San Francisco: $96,561
  • Oakland: $94,526

What Skills Can Increase a Microsoft Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.97% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Middleware (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Middleware is computer software that provides services to software applications beyond those available from the operating system. It can be described as "software glue". Middleware makes it easier for software developers to implement communication and input/output, so they can focus on the specific purpose of their application. It gained popularity in the 1980s as a solution to the problem of how to link newer applications to older legacy systems, although the term had been in use since 1968.
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Analysis 4.97%
Computer Science 2.71%
Middleware 2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Microsoft Engineer's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Systems Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $85,918
11%
Systems Engineering
 $85,918
11%
Innovation
 $84,370
9%
Software Development
 $83,596
8%
Python
 $82,822
7%
Project Management
 $82,822
7%
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How Education impacts a Microsoft Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Microsoft Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Microsoft Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $70,521 and $74,063).

Microsoft Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Microsoft Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.9%
High School 23.5%
Associates 23.5%
Bachelors 41.2%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Microsoft Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Microsoft Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$70,002
Average $77,404/year
$82,150
$5,833
Average $6,450/month
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$1,346
Average $1,489/week
$1,580
$34
Average $37/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,150 $6,846 $1,580 $39
Average $77,404 $6,450 $1,489 $37
25th Percentile $70,002 $5,833 $1,346 $34

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Salary Trends for Microsoft Engineer

Salaries for a Microsoft Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $81,753 in 2023 to around $81,764 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Microsoft Engineer salary trends, .

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