Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer -2 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 79 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Engineer -2 professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer -2 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,533 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer -2 at Microsoft is $175,037 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,867 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $148,624 (25th percentile) and $210,179 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 110 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer -2 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer -2 professionals typically earn between $71 and $101 per hour.
Software Engineer -2 professionals typically earn between $12,385 and $17,515 monthly.