Microsoft Principal Designer Salary
The average Microsoft Principal Designer earns $199,482 annually, which includes a base salary of $162,482 with a $37,000 bonus. This total compensation is $56,916 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Microsoft can range from $148,000 - $233,000 with equity ranging from 150K+-25k.
The Design Department at Microsoft earns $17,813 more on average than the Operations Department. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Microsoft Principal Designers.
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- $162,482
- avg. base
- $37,000
- avg. bonus
- 150K+-25k
- equity range
Principal Designer Salaries at Microsoft
Principal Designers earn $12,333 more than Principal Designers, and $14,184 less than Creative Directors.
Compensation at Microsoft by Department
The Design Department averages $17,813 more than the Operations Department, and $11,652 less than the Finance Department
Average Equity for Principal Designer at Microsoft
The average Principal Designer at Microsoft receives stock valued at a low of $150K+ to a high of $25k.
Recent Principal Designer Salaries at Microsoft
Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Microsoft reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.
Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)
The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to Microsoft reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.
How Principal Designers at Microsoft Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Designers at Microsoft believe they're compensated fairly. 92% of Principal Designers at Microsoft say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (83%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Microsoft
