Microsoft Cost Estimator salary
Based on 14 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Cost Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $160,030 |
| 25th | $161,879 |
| 50th (median) | $175,850 |
| 75th | $177,930 |
| 90th | $180,588 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Arizona 6). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | $170,000 | 11 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a cost estimator make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Cost Estimator is $175,850; half of filings fall between $161,879 and $177,930. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for cost estimators?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 14 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 13-1051 (Cost Estimators), so this page covers every job title Microsoft filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology