Windows Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Windows Engineer make?
Total pay range
$116K - $181K/yr
$144K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$100K - $152K/yrBase pay
$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay
Frequently asked questions about Windows Engineer salaries
The average salary for Windows Engineer is $144,385 per year or $69 per hour, with top earners making up to $221,593 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $115,969 (25th percentile) to $181,318 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 88 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Windows Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Windows Engineer is $181,318 per year, $15,110 per month or $87 per hour.
The lowest salary for Windows Engineer is $115,969 per year, $9,664 per month or $56 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Windows Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,465 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,615 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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