Microsoft employees working as Security Operations Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Security Operations Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Security Operations Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Security Operations Engineer at Microsoft is $167,419 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $275,725 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $129,856 (25th percentile) and $218,644 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 47 salaries submitted by Microsoft Security Operations Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Security Operations Engineer professionals typically earn between $62 and $105 per hour.
Security Operations Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,821 and $18,220 monthly.