Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer Manager professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer Manager at Microsoft is $228,685 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $353,820 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $184,333 (25th percentile) and $289,041 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer Manager professionals typically earn between $89 and $139 per hour.
Software Engineer Manager professionals typically earn between $15,361 and $24,087 monthly.
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