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Microsoft compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 (SDE) | 0-1 yrs | ₹15L – ₹18L | ₹3L – ₹5L | ₹1.5L – ₹2.5L | ₹7L – ₹8.5L | ₹26L – ₹34L |
| 61 (SDE II) | 2-4 yrs | ₹26L – ₹34L | ₹3L – ₹5L | ₹3L – ₹5L | ₹11L – ₹20L | ₹45L – ₹64L |
| 63 (Senior SDE) | 5-7 yrs | ₹45L – ₹49L | ₹0 – ₹10L | ₹7L – ₹10L | ₹20L – ₹36L | ₹72L – ₹1.05Cr |
| 65 (Principal SDE) | 8+ yrs | ₹67L – ₹83L | — | ₹10L – ₹24L | ₹35L – ₹44L | ₹1.12Cr – ₹1.51Cr |
| Software Engineer 60 | 1-2 yrs | ₹20L – ₹22L | ₹3L – ₹5L | ₹2L – ₹3L | ₹7L – ₹11L | ₹32L – ₹41L |
| Software Engineer 62 | 4-5 yrs | ₹34L – ₹40L | ₹3L – ₹12L | ₹3.5L – ₹6L | ₹13L – ₹25L | ₹53L – ₹83L |
| Software Engineer 64 | 7-8 yrs | ₹54L – ₹61L | ₹8L – ₹12L | ₹7.5L – ₹12L | ₹23L – ₹42L | ₹92L – ₹1.27Cr |
| Software Engineer 66 | 8+ yrs | ₹83L – ₹87L | — | ₹11L – ₹18L | ₹77L – ₹1Cr | ₹1.71Cr – ₹2.05Cr |
| Software Engineer 67 | 8+ yrs | ₹93L – ₹1.15Cr | — | ₹20L – ₹25L | ₹1.12Cr – ₹1.39Cr | ₹2.26Cr – ₹2.77Cr |
Stock vesting: 25/25/25/25 over 4 years, annual vests (first at 1-yr anniversary); refreshers vest 20%/yr over 5 years, quarterly
Benefits and reimbursements: Free meals, health insurance (family), cab/transport, wellness/fitness
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.
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