Microsoft's 2025 salary data for engineers leaked
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. 
