Microsoft Industrial Designer salary
Based on 88 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Technical Designer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $143,502 |
| 25th | $163,839 |
| 50th (median) | $173,080 |
| 75th | $186,272 |
| 90th | $201,624 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $137,000 | $123,250 | $142,232 | 11 |
| FY2021 | $145,000 | $130,000 | $161,400 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $148,124 | $131,225 | $161,403 | 70 |
| FY2023 | $168,800 | $153,470 | $188,475 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $160,283 | $150,255 | $170,811 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $171,214 | $163,513 | $178,417 | 52 |
| FY2026 | $175,384 | $165,575 | $198,000 | 36 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 57). 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 | 8 |
| Level II · Qualified | $164,425 | 36 |
| Level III · Experienced | $180,958 | 37 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a industrial designer make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Industrial Designer is $173,080; half of filings fall between $163,839 and $186,272. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for industrial designers?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 88 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 27-1021 (Commercial and Industrial Designers), 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