How much does a Microsoft Systems Engineer make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Microsoft Systems Engineer in Charlotte, NC is $77,614. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,494 to a high of $92,721, with most professionals earning between $68,129 and $85,522.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Microsoft Systems Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Microsoft Systems Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Microsoft Systems Engineer ranges from $68,129 to $85,522 with the average base salary of $77,614. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,392 to $89,226 with the average total cash compensation of $79,538.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,614 $68,129 - $85,522
Bonus $1,925 $1,263 - $3,705
Total Pay $79,538 $69,392 - $89,226
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,790 - $83,840 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,881 - $82,699 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,059 - $85,433 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,932 - $85,274 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,043 - $82,902 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,417 - $84,628 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
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JOB TITLE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $78,243 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,993
JOB TITLE Microsoft Systems Administrator LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $64,769 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,989
JOB TITLE Microsoft Engineer LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $67,347 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,385
JOB TITLE Microsoft Exchange Engineer LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $94,210 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,919
JOB TITLE Microsoft Support Engineer LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $64,801 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,253
JOB TITLE Software Engineer Microsoft LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $117,085 MAXIMUM SALARY $139,243
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