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Google and Microsoft Battle for Tech Talent with High Salaries

The competition between tech giants **Google** and **Microsoft** for top engineering talent is intensifying, with both companies offering impressive salary packages. Recent reports indicate that Google is providing software engineers salaries as high as **Rs 2.9 crore** per year, not including stock options and bonuses. This trend reflects a broader effort among tech firms, including **Meta**, to attract skilled professionals, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and research.
Salary Insights from Google
According to data submitted to the U.S. government in early **2025**, Google’s compensation packages are notably high for roles in artificial intelligence, research, and hardware development. The base salary range for software engineers at Google spans from **$109,180 to $340,000** (approximately **Rs 91 lakh to Rs 2.9 crore**). Importantly, these figures do not account for bonuses or equity, suggesting that total compensation could be significantly higher.
Salary figures for various technical roles at Google include:
– Hardware Engineers: **$130,000–$284,000**
– Research Engineers: Up to **$265,000**
– Electrical Engineers: Up to **$203,000**
– Data Engineers: Up to **$175,000**
– Network Engineers: Up to **$195,000**
– Data Scientists: **$133,000–$260,000**
– Research Scientists: **$155,000–$303,000**
Even in non-core engineering positions, such as product managers and finance professionals, leadership roles command annual pay packages exceeding **Rs 2 crore**.
Microsoft’s Competitive Offerings
On the other hand, Microsoft also presents strong compensation packages across various roles. A report from **Business Insider** in January **2025** highlighted that Principal Software Engineers at Microsoft can earn up to **$215,000** (approximately **Rs 1.8 crore**), while Senior Data Scientists command around **$200,000** (nearly **Rs 1.7 crore**). The company’s Corporate Vice Presidents can earn up to **$650,000** (about **Rs 5.4 crore**).
While Microsoft’s high-end salaries do not surpass Google’s peak engineering salaries, they remain competitive, especially for leadership and strategic roles. Positions in research and program management reportedly reach **$240,000** (around **Rs 2 crore**) annually.
The data suggests that while Google typically offers higher maximum salaries, particularly in core engineering and AI roles, Microsoft maintains a consistent high-pay structure across its senior and strategic roles. This competition for talent in the tech industry reflects the ongoing demand for skilled professionals and the significant financial resources both companies are willing to invest in their workforce.
As tech companies continue to innovate and expand their capabilities, the stakes in this talent battle are likely to rise, further influencing salary trends across the industry.
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