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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 Full Stack Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $160,000 to $976,000 across 11 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

Full Stack

$176,000$136,850$24,500$12,900
62

Full Stack

$206,266$167,000$30,000$16,000
64

Full Stack

$249,000$193,000$40,000$22,500
66

Full Stack

$431,300$235,000$128,000$50,000
67

Full Stack

$574,000$230,000$225,000$75,000
69

Full Stack

$976,000$280,000$550,000$125,000
Partner

Full Stack

$930,000$250,000$550,000$130,000
Principal SDE

Full Stack

$307,454$209,154$65,000$36,000
SDE

Full Stack

$160,000$126,700$25,000$6,250
SDE II

Full Stack

$195,000$151,000$40,000—
Senior SDE

Full Stack

$226,550$175,000$32,600$20,000

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