<ul><li>Leaked Microsoft pay guidelines show varying compensation levels for employees, with some receiving substantial bonuses and stock awards.</li><li>The highest pay package mentioned in the guidelines includes a $361,500 salary, $1.2 million hiring bonus, and about $1 million in annual stock awards.</li><li>Microsoft employees' pay is categorized into different levels, with senior positions starting at level 63 and going up to level 80 for top executives.</li><li>The lowest-ranking employee takes home a $42,500 salary with no hiring bonus and no guaranteed stock award.</li></ul>

Leaked Microsoft pay guidelines show salary ranges as top employees get millions

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