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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 Networking Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $176,757 to $494,450 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

Networking

$176,757$130,500$22,500$12,500
62

Networking

$205,969$161,369$28,000$15,500
64

Networking

$266,000$195,174$40,000$25,000
66

Networking

$407,000$229,500$120,000$55,000
67

Networking

$494,450$246,500$175,000$72,950
Principal SDE

Networking

$299,500$213,000$55,000$32,500
SDE

Networking

$177,370$126,000$25,000$20,000
SDE II

Networking

$201,700$154,000$25,000$15,000
Senior SDE

Networking

$238,828$178,500$40,000$20,000

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