New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- A job at the tech giant Microsoft is one of the most aspired-after roles among engineers looking for a global career and a dream salary. Leaked documents reveal Microsoft's salary structure, where entry level roles start at levels 57-59, while Level 70 positions can reach $408,000 annually, with additional stock compensation depending on location according to a report by Business Insider.

Microsoft uses a level system to indicate seniority. Entry-level engineers are usually at levels 57 to 59, while senior engineers start at level 63, and principal engineers at level 65. Higher levels are less common. Partners begin at level 68, and top engineers are at level 70.

New engineers at Microsoft joining at Level 57 start...