Microsoft Data Engineer salary
Based on 88 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal year 2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Database Architect, Data Architect
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $117,543 |
| 25th | $132,288 |
| 50th (median) | $151,426 |
| 75th | $174,775 |
| 90th | $193,830 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 43). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 6 |
| Level II · Qualified | $132,496 | 39 |
| Level III · Experienced | $170,588 | 35 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data engineer make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Data Engineer is $151,426; half of filings fall between $132,288 and $174,775. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for data engineers?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 88 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1243 (Database Architects), 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