Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer (Swe II) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 205 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Engineer (Swe II) professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer (Swe II) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer (Swe II) at Microsoft is $169,262 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $254,103 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $138,403 (25th percentile) and $210,315 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 141 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer (Swe II) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer (Swe II) professionals typically earn between $67 and $101 per hour.
Software Engineer (Swe II) professionals typically earn between $11,534 and $17,526 monthly.