How much does Xbox pay?
As of Oct 30, 2026, 36 of the 62 open jobs Xbox has on Alion state a salary. The median is $152k a year, and the middle half pays $100k to $184k. The best-paid open role is Principal Software Engineer | Xbox Media (San Francisco, CA) at $317k. Xbox pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Xbox pay against the market
≈ 0% Xbox pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 20 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Xbox pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 13 | $175k | $152k – $199k |
| Lead | 5 | $229k | $184k – $276k |
Xbox pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 7 | $100k | $90k – $152k |
| Early Careers | 7 | $100k | $100k |
| Finance | 4 | $165k | $137k – $165k |
| Backend | 3 | $276k | $100k – $276k |
| Design | 3 | $184k | $152k – $184k |
Xbox pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica | 10 | $100k | $80k – $175k |
Xbox pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 29 | $137k | $100k – $175k |
| Hybrid | 5 | $229k | $165k – $254k |
How pay at Xbox is spread
34 of 61 vacancies state a salary (56%). The range below is built from those 34 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 $152k a year, across 34 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $100k to $184k.
How much does Xbox pay for Games roles?
Games roles at Xbox state a median of $100k a year (7 postings with pay, middle half $90k – $152k).
How much does Xbox pay for Early Careers roles?
Early Careers roles at Xbox state a median of $100k a year (7 postings with pay, middle half $100k).
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 in Santa Monica?
Jobs at Xbox in Santa Monica state a median of $100k a year (10 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 pay above the market?
Xbox pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 20 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Xbox publish salaries in its job postings?
58% of the open jobs Xbox has on Alion state a salary: 36 of 62.
How to cite this page
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Xbox salaries: median $152k across 34 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 30, 2026, https://alion.io/company/xboxgaming/salaries