Microsoft employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Design Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,496 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,542 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Microsoft is $122,478 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,461 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,994 (25th percentile) and $156,282 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Microsoft Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,083 and $13,023 monthly.
