Microsoft employees working as Senior Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 250 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Senior Software Development Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer at Microsoft is A$202,745 per year or A$97 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$294,715 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$168,835 (25th percentile) and A$247,509 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Microsoft Senior Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.