Microsoft employees working as Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Development Manager professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $128,716 per year (estimate) and goes up to $287,520 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Development Manager at Microsoft is $156,988 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $266,231 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,984 (25th percentile) and $208,383 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Microsoft Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Manager professionals typically earn between $58 and $100 per hour.
Development Manager professionals typically earn between $9,999 and $17,365 monthly.