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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 Data Scientist Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $155,062 to $605,000 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

Machine Learning

$190,153$137,700$32,500$18,568
62

Machine Learning

$200,000$160,000$25,000$15,500
64

Machine Learning

$290,000$200,000$50,000$40,000
66

Machine Learning

$402,400$230,000$120,000$52,550
67

Machine Learning

$605,000$250,000$250,000$100,000
Data Scientist I

ML / AI

$155,062$115,250$24,000$13,000
Data Scientist II

Machine Learning

$211,125$154,000$37,500$16,300
Principal Data Scientist

General

$330,000$215,000$70,000$42,000
Senior Data Scientist

Consumer

$252,500$190,000$40,000$28,000

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