Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 477 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer-II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,416 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,215 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-II at Microsoft is $183,954 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $286,444 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $147,105 (25th percentile) and $233,068 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,237 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $71 and $112 per hour.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $12,259 and $19,422 monthly.