Business Insider has procured Microsoft's comprehensive salary guide, shedding light on the compensation packages of its engineers ranging from entry-level to top-tier professionals. Microsoft employs a tiered system to determine salaries, featuring a well-structured remuneration plan that encompasses base salary, initial stock grants, annual stock awards, signing bonuses, and year-end bonuses. Each tier boasts distinct salary brackets and stock award limits, with a Level 70 outstanding engineer commanding an annual salary of up to $408,000, alongside a maximum initial stock grant of $1.9 million.