Google vs Microsoft
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Median Salary
$194,000
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$171,000 – $228,000
Total Filings
794
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 48.9%
Level III 35.4%
Level IV 15.7%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 8
$125–150K 56
$150–175K 155
$175–200K 212
$200–225K 130
$225–250K 146
$250K+ 87
Microsoft
Median Salary
$180,710
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$163,240 – $200,000
Total Filings
1,338
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 2
$100–125K 18
$125–150K 114
$150–175K 412
$175–200K 454
$200–225K 221
$225–250K 79
$250K+ 38
Stats · FY2026
| Microsoft | ||
|---|---|---|
| Median | $194,000 | $180,710 |
| P25 – P75 | $171,000 – $228,000 | $163,240 – $200,000 |
| Filings | 794 | 1,338 |
Wage Levels
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 48.9%
Level III 35.4%
Level IV 15.7%
Microsoft
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%
Salary Distribution
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 8
$125–150K 56
$150–175K 155
$175–200K 212
$200–225K 130
$225–250K 146
$250K+ 87
Microsoft
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 2
$100–125K 18
$125–150K 114
$150–175K 412
$175–200K 454
$200–225K 221
$225–250K 79
$250K+ 38