Microsoft employees working as Computer Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 24 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Computer Programmer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Computer Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,533 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,881 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Programmer at Microsoft is £106,766 per year or £51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £173,832 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £83,070 (25th percentile) and £138,389 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 28 salaries submitted by Microsoft Computer Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.