Microsoft employees working as Principal Technical Program Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 424 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Principal Technical Program Manager professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Technical Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $133,437 per year (estimate) and goes up to $243,104 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft is $222,501 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $341,395 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $179,989 (25th percentile) and $279,874 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 50 salaries submitted by Microsoft Principal Technical Program Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Technical Program Manager professionals typically earn between $87 and $135 per hour.
Principal Technical Program Manager professionals typically earn between $14,999 and $23,323 monthly.