Microsoft Electrical Engineer salary
Based on 356 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Electrical Design Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $143,050 |
| 25th | $158,811 |
| 50th (median) | $180,789 |
| 75th | $207,400 |
| 90th | $232,643 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $129,500 | $104,000 | $175,467 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $149,500 | $119,000 | $167,500 | 181 |
| FY2022 | $147,950 | $133,250 | $172,000 | 307 |
| FY2023 | $169,126 | $142,756 | $189,400 | 145 |
| FY2024 | $172,619 | $155,600 | $191,012 | 258 |
| FY2025 | $181,520 | $158,960 | $203,200 | 233 |
| FY2026 | $179,700 | $153,348 | $217,853 | 123 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 124). 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 | $129,000 | 20 |
| Level II · Qualified | $151,455 | 106 |
| Level III · Experienced | $192,008 | 184 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $234,650 | 46 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a electrical engineer make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Electrical Engineer is $180,789; half of filings fall between $158,811 and $207,400. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for electrical engineers?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 356 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 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers), 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