Microsoft employees working as Software Design Engineer || in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Software Design Engineer || professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Design Engineer || ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,681 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,427 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Design Engineer || at Microsoft is $178,939 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $274,472 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,390 (25th percentile) and $224,909 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Design Engineer || professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Design Engineer || professionals typically earn between $69 and $108 per hour.
Software Design Engineer || professionals typically earn between $12,033 and $18,742 monthly.