Microsoft employees working as Senior Software Developer Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 828 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Developer Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,497 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Developer Engineer at Microsoft is $177,351 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $263,846 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,573 (25th percentile) and $219,233 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3,719 salaries submitted by Microsoft Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $70 and $105 per hour.
Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,131 and $18,269 monthly.