Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer (Test) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 43 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer (Test) professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (Test) at Microsoft is $182,840 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $268,410 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $151,338 (25th percentile) and $224,405 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer (Test) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer (Test) professionals typically earn between $73 and $108 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (Test) professionals typically earn between $12,611 and $18,700 monthly.