Microsoft employees working as Software Data Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 40% lower than the average of Software Data Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $129,372 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,390 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Data Engineer at Microsoft is $159,036 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $226,582 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,789 (25th percentile) and $192,003 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Data Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $92 per hour.
Software Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,149 and $16,000 monthly.
Data Engineer II with an estimated total pay of $135K - $184K/yr