Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 548 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I at Microsoft is $142,523 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,121 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,638 (25th percentile) and $172,068 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 43 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals typically earn between $58 and $83 per hour.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals typically earn between $9,970 and $14,339 monthly.