Microsoft salaries in Durham, NC
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$149,635
Middle 50%$143.2k–$154k
vs. all employers here+26%comparison median $119,060
Filings15FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $140,268 |
| 25th | $143,156 |
| 50th (median) | $149,635 |
| 75th | $154,000 |
| 90th | $163,600 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | too few | 8 |
| Electrical Engineer | too few | 4 |
| Market Research Analyst | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Durham, NC.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.