Microsoft employees working as Principal Program Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 158 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Program Manager professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,955 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,821 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft is $220,969 per year or $106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $337,438 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $179,160 (25th percentile) and $277,202 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 675 salaries submitted by Microsoft Principal Program Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Program Manager professionals typically earn between $86 and $133 per hour.
Principal Program Manager professionals typically earn between $14,930 and $23,100 monthly.