Microsoft Happiness Score | Comparably
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Microsoft Happiness Score

The employee happiness at Microsoft is listed in the Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. Compensation is an important aspect of employee happiness and at Microsoft, 72% of employees feel they are paid fairly, 83% are satisfied with their benefits, and 67% are satisfied with their stock/equity. 82% of Microsoft employees feel their work environment is positive meaning Microsoft is a happy place to work.

Last updated 6 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Microsoft's Happiness

  • TOP
    10%

    In the Top 10% of 1313 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

  • TOP
    30%

    In the Top 30% of 141 Nearby Companies in Seattle

  • 2nd

    2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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80
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80
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80
Mar
80
Apr
A80 / 100
Jun
Who Ranks Microsoft's Happiness the Highest?
Department - Communications 92/100
Department - Finance 89/100
Department - HR 89/100
Who Ranks Microsoft's Happiness the Lowest?
Department - Operations 70/100
Ethnicity - Other 71/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 72/100

Microsoft Happiness At a Glance

Microsoft employees rate their happiness at the workplace an "A" (based on 11756 ratings). The Happiness score describes employees well-being based on various topics such as positivity in the workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and satisfaction towards compensation and benefits.

2822 Microsoft employees answered questions like "Are you satisfied with your stock/equity compensation?" and "How long is your commute to work?" In general, employees in the Communications and Finance departments are considered to be the most happy at Microsoft, while the Operations and Engineering departments are considered to be the least happy. Also, employees with 3 to 6 Years Experience are more satisfied at Microsoft, while employees with Over 10 Years Experience are the least satisfied.

Microsoft's Happiness score ranks in 2nd place when compared to competitors Google, Yahoo, Apple, Sony, and Oracle. The company is also in the Top 30% of other companies in Seattle and Top 10% of other companies on Comparably.

Microsoft's Happiness Trendline

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  • Other Companies in Seattle
  • Similar Size on Comparably

How Microsoft's Happiness Score is Calculated

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Results from 2822 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

AnswerPercent
Yes42%
No58%
Do you feel burnt out at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes70%
No30%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes72%
No28%
Do you believe you're paid fairly?
AnswerPercent
Positive82%
Negative18%
Is your work environment positive or negative?
AnswerPercent
Yes83%
No17%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

Microsoft's Happiness Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP
10%

Microsoft ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Happiness Score.

  1. Asplundh
    81 / 100
  2. Markit
    81 / 100
  3. Baker & McKenzie
    81 / 100
  4. Microsoft
    80 / 100
  5. The Home Depot
    80 / 100
  6. Starbucks
    80 / 100
  7. Kaiser Permanente
    80 / 100

Microsoft's Happiness Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP
30%

Microsoft ranks in the Top 30% of other companies in Seattle for Happiness Score.

  1. CON-WAY ENTERPRISE SERVICES
    81 / 100
  2. Fresh Consulting
    81 / 100
  3. SanMar
    81 / 100
  4. Microsoft
    80 / 100
  5. Starbucks
    80 / 100
  6. CareZone
    80 / 100
  7. Bonsai Media Group
    80 / 100
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