How much does Xbox pay?
As of Nov 6, 2026, 33 of the 58 open jobs Xbox has on Alion state a salary. The median is $165k a year, and the middle half pays $137k to $199k. The best-paid open role is Principal Software Engineer | Xbox Media (San Francisco, CA) at $317k.
Xbox pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 18 | $175k | $152k – $199k |
| Lead | 5 | $229k | $184k – $276k |
Xbox pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 6 | $100k | $100k – $152k |
| Finance | 4 | $165k | $137k – $165k |
| Early Careers | 4 | $100k | $72k – $100k |
| Backend | 3 | $276k | $190k – $276k |
| Design | 3 | $184k | $152k – $184k |
Xbox pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica | 8 | $175k | $100k – $190k |
| Sherman Oaks | 5 | $213k | $164k – $254k |
Xbox pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 27 | $165k | $100k – $190k |
| Hybrid | 6 | $165k | $137k – $229k |
How pay at Xbox is spread
33 of 58 vacancies state a salary (57%). The range below is built from those 33 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Xbox
Questions about pay at Xbox
What is the average salary at Xbox?
The median salary stated in Xbox job postings is $165k a year, across 33 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $137k to $199k.
How much does Xbox pay for Games roles?
Games roles at Xbox state a median of $100k a year (6 postings with pay, middle half $100k – $152k).
How much does Xbox pay for Finance roles?
Finance roles at Xbox state a median of $165k a year (4 postings with pay, middle half $137k – $165k).
How much does Xbox pay for Early Careers roles?
Early Careers roles at Xbox state a median of $100k a year (4 postings with pay, middle half $72k – $100k).
How much does Xbox pay in Santa Monica?
Jobs at Xbox in Santa Monica state a median of $175k a year (8 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Xbox?
Right now it is Principal Software Engineer | Xbox Media (San Francisco, CA) at Xbox, with a stated $317k a year.
Does Xbox publish salaries in its job postings?
57% of the open jobs Xbox has on Alion state a salary: 33 of 58.
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Xbox salaries: median $165k across 33 job postings with pay. Alion, Nov 6, 2026, https://alion.io/company/xbox/salaries