Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer || in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 519 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer || professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer || ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,374 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer || at Microsoft is $165,861 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $245,494 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,608 (25th percentile) and $204,475 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6,823 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer || professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer || professionals typically earn between $66 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer || professionals typically earn between $11,384 and $17,040 monthly.