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What you gotta know

Have you ever wondered how much Microsoft pays its employees?

Well, this is a common question among people seeking employment at arguablythe best company in the world.

Microsoft employees throwing cash in the air

How much are Microsoft employees paid?

The leak further disclosed hiring bonuses, annual stock awards, and ranges for base pay.

It’s unclear whether these guidelines are cut across the board or specific to certain organizational roles.

Microsoft CFO Amy Hood.

The hiring bonus for this particular rank falls anywhere between $310,000 to $1.2 million.

As shared by theInsider, Microsoft uses levels to define its employees' ranks within the organization.

This means the higher your level, the more senior you are in the company.

A general view of the Google DeepMind offices

However, fields like engineering don’t rank to level 70.

A high-ranking employee in this field is referred to as a distinguished engineer.

At the same time, other fields go up to level 80 in rank.

Satya Nadella contemplating during the annual Microsoft shareholders meeting.

Trouble looming at Microsoft?

Recently, Microsoft employees expressed concern about the company’s leadership over recent changes in compensation packages.

Microsoft has yet to confirm or deny whether this information is true.

Bill Gates holding up a copy of Windows XP operating system in New York�s Times Square.

That move added to the700 employees laid off from LinkedIn in May.

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