Career: How much is the appraisal at Google and Microsoft? Salaries increase by this much every year...

Companies like Google and Microsoft conduct performance reviews every year. These reviews are based on performance; employees who perform well receive good appraisals, while those who don't perform well don't receive significant appraisals. Google recently updated its employee performance evaluation process, clearly stating that only high-performing employees will receive favorable appraisals.

Google Changes Appraisal Rules
The tech company has made changes that could result in some workers receiving lower bonuses and equity packages starting in 2026. However, the company has clarified that those who perform well will be rewarded accordingly. Those rated in the mid or lower performance bands will not receive significant appraisals. Microsoft has a similar appraisal policy. Microsoft also provides appraisals and equity to its high-performing employees.

How Much Does Salary Increase Annually?
At Google, a fresher software engineer's salary starts at a package of 10 lakhs. Microsoft offers freshers 67 different job roles. Salaries at Microsoft vary depending on experience, from freshers to experienced professionals. Typically, salary packages start from 2.2 to 4.0 lakhs per year.

Employees are categorized based on their ratings for appraisals. Those who receive good ratings get better appraisals. In these companies, appraisals typically start at a minimum of 8 percent and can go up to 30 percent.

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