Microsoft employees working as Computer Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 24 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Computer Programmer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Computer Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,915 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,280 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Programmer at Microsoft is $106,820 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $174,343 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $83,004 (25th percentile) and $138,638 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 89 salaries submitted by Microsoft Computer Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Computer Programmer professionals typically earn between $40 and $67 per hour.
Computer Programmer professionals typically earn between $6,917 and $11,553 monthly.