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- The average salary for Software Engineer -II is $177,693 per year (estimate) in US, which is 6% lower than the average Microsoft salary of $189,054 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer -II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 479 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer -II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer -II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,534 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 Engineer -II at Microsoft is $177,693 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $262,508 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,995 (25th percentile) and $218,921 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,242 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer -II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Software Engineer -II professionals typically earn between $71 and $105 per hour.
- Software Engineer -II professionals typically earn between $12,250 and $18,243 monthly.
