Microsoft employees working as Senior Software Engineering Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 22 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft is $282,591 per year or $136 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $434,402 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $229,083 (25th percentile) and $356,027 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 97 salaries submitted by Microsoft Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $110 and $171 per hour.
Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $19,090 and $29,669 monthly.