Microsoft employees working as Principal Software Engineer Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 293 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer Manager professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer Manager at Microsoft is $271,831 per year or $131 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $422,721 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $218,712 (25th percentile) and $344,615 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Microsoft Principal Software Engineer Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Engineer Manager professionals typically earn between $105 and $166 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer Manager professionals typically earn between $18,226 and $28,718 monthly.