Leaked Microsoft Data Reveals Employee Compensation and AI Usage Patterns
A leaked internal spreadsheet from Microsoft reveals compensation details for nearly 600 employees, highlighting salaries, bonuses, and stock awards, especially in AI and cloud divisions. The data shows wide pay ranges and significant equity components. Additionally, about 350 employees disclosed their AI tool usage costs, which vary from a few dollars to $28,000 monthly. Despite high AI consumption, there is no clear link to higher pay or promotions. The information offers insight into Microsoft's pay structure and AI adoption amid competition with other tech firms.
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mint broke this story on 25 Aug, 06:43 am. Other outlets followed.