Microsoft AI and machine learning salaries
Across 77 open AI and machine learning postings at Microsoft that state a range, the middle half pays $132k–$209k a year, with a median of $177k. The lowest posted floor is $62k and the highest ceiling $296k. This is base pay as posted by Microsoft, converted to US dollars; equity and bonus are not included.
The range
Postings by the midpoint of the posted range, in steps of $20k
Median by team at Microsoft
Postings with a stated range: Engineering leadership 34 · Data science 21 · Legal 8 · Backend engineering 179 · AI and machine learning 77 · Product management 124 · Security 67 · Networking 6
AI and machine learning pay by level
| Level | Postings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | 7 | $122k | $101k–$122k |
| Mid-level | 3 | $152k | $152k–$152k |
| Senior | 32 | $177k | $132k–$177k |
| Staff and principal | 7 | $170k | $131k–$174k |
| Lead | 26 | $209k | $209k–$209k |
Best-paid open AI and machine learning roles
112 AI and machine learning roles open at Microsoft now
77 of them show the pay range on the posting.
Questions
How much does Microsoft pay for AI and machine learning roles?
The median of the 77 posted ranges is $177k a year; the middle half sits between $132k and $209k.
Is this base salary or total compensation?
Base salary as written in the posting. Many US employers post ranges under state pay transparency laws (California, New York, Washington, Colorado and others); equity and bonus are not part of these figures.
Why posted ranges and not self-reported salaries?
A posted range is what the employer commits to for a role it has open today. It is fresher than a survey and cannot be inflated by respondents. Each posting counts once, at the midpoint of its range.
Which level pays most?
Lead roles have the highest median here: $209k a year across 26 postings.