Microsoft employees working as Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2753 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Developer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a 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 Developer at Microsoft is $118,896 per year or $57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $211,543 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $89,172 (25th percentile) and $161,706 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 43 salaries submitted by Microsoft Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Developer professionals typically earn between $43 and $78 per hour.
Developer professionals typically earn between $7,431 and $13,475 monthly.
