Microsoft's 2025 salary data for engineers leaked
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Microsoft's 2025 salary data for engineers has been revealed, keeping things competitive even after letting go of over 9,000 employees this year.
According to a new Levels.fyi report, entry-level engineers (Level 57) start at $83,000 plus stock bonuses.
As you move up the ladder—think Level 59 and beyond—base salaries can hit $120,800, and top-tier engineers (Level 70) can earn up to $408,000 with hefty stock awards that sometimes reach into the millions.
Location matters
Location has a real impact on paychecks: Microsoft engineers in San Francisco take home more than their peers in Redmond, Washington.
This location-based strategy is all about attracting and keeping top tech talent as the industry keeps evolving.