Microsoft employees working as Backend Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Backend Developer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Backend Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Backend Developer at Microsoft is $121,037 per year or $58 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $218,766 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $90,778 (25th percentile) and $165,831 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Microsoft Backend Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Backend Developer professionals typically earn between $44 and $80 per hour.
Backend Developer professionals typically earn between $7,565 and $13,819 monthly.
