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- The average salary for Software Development Engineer is $126,702 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 18% lower than the average Microsoft salary of A$155,000 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 519 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft is A$167,298 per year or A$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$242,891 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$139,455 (25th percentile) and A$204,104 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
