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Microsoft

Public (NASDAQ: MSFT)

Explore Microsoft careers in Azure cloud services, Office 365, Windows, Xbox gaming, and AI technologies. Interview tips and salary insights for tech roles.

Website

microsoft.com

Industry

Software & Technology

Year founded

1975

Employees

228,000

Microsoft Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $163,400 to $500,000 across 9 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr
60

API Development (Back-End)

$174,375$136,250$27,500$12,000
62

API Development (Back-End)

$206,600$165,984$25,000$16,000
64

Networking

$265,000$196,000$40,000$26,000
66

API Development (Back-End)

$380,500$223,000$100,000$50,000
67

API Development (Back-End)

$500,000$239,000$200,000$80,000
Principal SDE

API Development (Back-End)

$313,000$210,000$56,000$40,000
SDE

Full Stack

$163,400$122,800$25,000$12,600
SDE II

API Development (Back-End)

$184,750$155,000$26,250$6,050
Senior SDE

API Development (Back-End)

$245,000$186,000$32,000$20,000

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