A recent ‘salary leak’ from tech giant Microsoft has shed light on the jaw-dropping earnings of its highest-ranking employees.
The leak, which has caused quite a buzz in the tech industry, exposes the eye-watering salaries and bonuses enjoyed by the top echelons of the company.
The leak reveals that some of Microsoft’s executives are earning in the tens of millions annually, combining their base salary with substantial bonuses and stock options. This disclosure raises questions about income disparities within the company and the wider tech industry.
The highest tier outlined in the disclosed document, utilized by hiring managers to determine new hire compensation, featured a starting salary capped at $361,500, an onboarding bonus potential of up to $1.2 million, and an annual stock grant of up to $945,000.
Microsoft, being a prominent player in the tech sector, often sets trends in compensation packages. This leak could potentially influence salary discussions and policies at other tech firms, causing a ripple effect across the industry.
