Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 263 ratings. This is 28% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer-II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer-II at Microsoft is $169,893 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,267 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,537 (25th percentile) and $209,778 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,413 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $67 and $101 per hour.
Software Development Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $11,628 and $17,481 monthly.