Microsoft employees working as Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is in line with the average of Programmer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Programmer at Microsoft is $100,954 per year or $49 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $172,152 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $76,705 (25th percentile) and $134,190 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 42 salaries submitted by Microsoft Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Programmer professionals typically earn between $37 and $65 per hour.
Programmer professionals typically earn between $6,392 and $11,182 monthly.
