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- The average salary for Senior Software Developer is $178,601 per year (estimate) in US, which is 23% lower than the average Microsoft salary of $232,075 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Senior Software Developer 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 professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,778 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,162 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Developer at Microsoft is $178,601 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $275,183 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $143,658 (25th percentile) and $224,991 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 101 salaries submitted by Microsoft Senior Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Senior Software Developer professionals typically earn between $69 and $108 per hour.
- Senior Software Developer professionals typically earn between $11,971 and $18,749 monthly.
