Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer Test II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is 27% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer Test II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer Test II at Microsoft is $160,903 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $230,855 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,547 (25th percentile) and $194,965 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 381 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer Test II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer Test II professionals typically earn between $65 and $94 per hour.
Software Development Engineer Test II professionals typically earn between $11,212 and $16,247 monthly.