Microsoft salaries in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 52 certified H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$151,000
Middle 50%$135.8k–$160.7k
vs. all employers here+36%comparison median $111,072
Filings52FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $125,711 |
| 25th | $135,843 |
| 50th (median) | $151,000 |
| 75th | $160,688 |
| 90th | $175,836 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2022 | $137,000 | $129,510 | $146,500 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $135,000 | $122,824 | $152,360 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $132,973 | $126,000 | $157,000 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $149,322 | $136,475 | $159,840 | 42 |
| FY2026 | $157,523 | $139,895 | $165,263 | 10 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $140,000 | 27 |
| Cost Estimator | too few | 6 |
| Civil Engineer | too few | 4 |
| Market Research Analyst | too few | 3 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | too few | 3 |
| Logistician | too few | 2 |
| Data Scientist | too few | 2 |
| Electrical Engineer | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Phoenix, AZ.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $137,900 | 23 |
| Senior · Level III | $159,840 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.