Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 549 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I at Microsoft is $142,060 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $202,487 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,244 (25th percentile) and $171,521 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 43 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals typically earn between $57 and $82 per hour.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I professionals typically earn between $9,937 and $14,293 monthly.