Microsoft employees working as Software Design Engineer In Test in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 300 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Software Design Engineer In Test professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Design Engineer In Test at Microsoft is $155,734 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $223,602 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,089 (25th percentile) and $188,763 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Design Engineer In Test professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Design Engineer In Test professionals typically earn between $63 and $91 per hour.
Software Design Engineer In Test professionals typically earn between $10,841 and $15,730 monthly.