How Microsoft grades candidates, decides their salaries and how much money, bonus they can make

Are you looking to join Microsoft or want to know how much the Redmond giant pays its new hires? A leaked salary guideline of the company may help you get an idea of it. The company’s salary guidelines have reportedly been leaked online, shedding light on how the company determines compensation for its employees.

These guidelines, which were published earlier this year as per an Insider report, provide information about how much Microsoft pays new hires at various levels, including details on base pay, hiring bonuses, and annual stock awards. Talking about the application and scope, the news report notes that it is unclear how broadly these guidelines apply across different business units.