Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is recognized as the largest software company by revenue worldwide. The company employs around 228,000 people and operates in over 100 countries, with a market cap of approximately $3.06 trillion as of June 2026. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft 365 productivity software, and Dynamics 365 business solutions. The company also provides cloud computing services through Microsoft Azure, AI platforms, and gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming. Its hardware offerings include the Surface family of devices and Xbox consoles. Microsoft serves a diverse customer base, from individual consumers to large enterprises, ensuring accessibility through various distribution channels.

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Information Technology & Services Redmond, United States Founded 1975 ~229,083 employees NASDAQ: MSFT

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Employees
229,083
+1% in the 3 months to Mar 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.4M
Revenue ~$332B
Stock
MSFT
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
7.9%
Tech: 8.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
3,800
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Microsoft went from 214,248 employees in Apr 2024 to 229,083 in Mar 2026. Oct 2025 to Mar 2026: 8,440 people joined, 4,292 left.

Headcount data through Mar 2026

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other88,418
Engineering77,549
Sales15,511
Operations15,193
Success10,778
Product7,365
Marketing5,074
Finance3,761

Executive compensation

Satya Nadella
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Base

$2.5M

Bonus

$0

Stocks

$30.7M

Other

$111.2K

Total Compensation

$44.3M

Amy Hood
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Base

$975K

Bonus

$0

Stocks

$14.8M

Other

$123.6K

Total Compensation

$19.6M

BS
Bradford Smith
President and Chief Legal Officer

Base

$860K

Bonus

$0

Stocks

$12.4M

Other

$111.1K

Total Compensation

$16.7M

Jean-Philippe Courtois
Executive Vice President, President, Global Sales, Marketing and Operations

Base

$777K

Bonus

$0

Stocks

$10.5M

Other

$105.7K

Total Compensation

$13.9M

MJ
Margaret Johnson
Executive Vice President, Business Development

Base

$715K

Bonus

$0

Stocks

$7M

Other

$114.8K

Total Compensation

$9.6M

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Salaries at Microsoft

All salaries

16,463 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Software Engineer salariesSoftware Engineer II salariesProduct Manager salariesTechnical Program Manager salariesSoftware Engineering Manager salaries

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

Layoffs

Details

10,800 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • Sep 2026 · 500 roles · Seattle, United States
  • Jul 2026 · 4,800 roles (~2%) · Seattle, United States
  • Jul 2026 · 5,500 roles (~2.5%) · Seattle, United States
  • Sep 2025 · 42 roles · Seattle, United States
  • Jul 2025 · 9,000 roles (~4%) · Seattle, United States
  • Jun 2025 · Seattle, United States
  • Jun 2025 · 305 roles (~3%) · Seattle, United States
  • May 2025 · 6,000 roles (~3%) · Seattle, United States
  • Jan 2025 · Seattle, United States
  • Jan 2025 · Seattle, United States

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Strong
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering18524
Operations2394
Marketing382
IT357
Consulting182
Historical LCA Filings
2026
3800
2025
8066
2024
10482

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3,800 filings.

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Microsoft FAQ

How many employees does Microsoft have?

Microsoft has about 229,083 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Mar 2026.

Does Microsoft sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Microsoft filed 3,800 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

Has Microsoft had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Microsoft has reported 10,800 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Sep 22, 2026.

What is Microsoft's revenue per employee?

Microsoft makes about $1.45M in revenue per employee, based on $331.84B annual revenue and 229,083 employees.

How much does Microsoft pay?

6figr has 16,463 salary profiles for Microsoft in the US and 4,492 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Microsoft salaries page. See Microsoft salaries in the US

Is Microsoft a public company?

Yes. Microsoft is publicly traded under the ticker MSFT on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.