Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 93 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Microsoft is A$170,893 per year or A$82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$247,306 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$142,647 (25th percentile) and A$208,109 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.