Microsoft employees working as Software Developer Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2733 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Developer Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,782 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,586 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer Engineer at Microsoft is $160,038 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $229,856 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,284 (25th percentile) and $194,097 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 570 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Developer Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $93 per hour.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,190 and $16,175 monthly.