An internal Microsoft spreadsheet containing compensation data for nearly 600 employees has leaked online, offering a rare glimpse into how the tech giant pays workers across different levels and divisions. The data, reported by Business Insider, includes base salaries, raises, cash bonuses and stock awards at a time when Microsoft is competing aggressively for talent in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The employee-reported figures show just how widely compensation can vary within Microsoft. Companywide base salaries range from about $111,000 for level 59 employees to $280,000 at level 67, while cash bonuses can reach nearly $110,000 and stock awards can climb to $300,000 at the highest levels.
