Microsoft employees working as Software Developer Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 486 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Developer Engineer II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,136 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer Engineer II at Microsoft is $144,625 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $195,715 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $125,113 (25th percentile) and $169,745 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Developer Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer Engineer II professionals typically earn between $60 and $82 per hour.
Software Developer Engineer II professionals typically earn between $10,426 and $14,145 monthly.