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Microsoft

Public (NASDAQ: MSFT)

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Industry

Software & Technology

Year founded

1975

Employees

228,000

Microsoft Video Game Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $164,300 to $360,176 across 6 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

Game Development

$169,000$144,000$25,000
64

Game Development

$283,375$204,186$55,000$30,000
Principal SDE

Game Development

$360,176$230,176$82,500$47,500
SDE

Game Development

$164,300$143,000$14,000$7,000
SDE II

Game Development

$176,113$146,880$27,500$4,375
Senior SDE

Game Development

$236,750$174,170$32,000$21,000

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