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- The average salary for Programming Writer is $81,273 per year (estimate) in US, which is 23% lower than the average Microsoft salary of $105,254 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Programming Writer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is in line with the average of Programming Writer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Programming Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $58,804 per year (estimate) and goes up to $141,500 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Programming Writer at Microsoft is $81,273 per year or $39 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $128,419 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,054 (25th percentile) and $103,535 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Microsoft Programming Writer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Programming Writer professionals typically earn between $31 and $50 per hour.
- Programming Writer professionals typically earn between $5,338 and $8,628 monthly.
