Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 193 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) II at Microsoft is A$179,388 per year or A$86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$260,682 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$149,632 (25th percentile) and A$218,986 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.