Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer (Software Developer II) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 483 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer (Software Developer II) at Microsoft is $170,072 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,576 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,654 (25th percentile) and $205,915 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals typically earn between $69 and $99 per hour.
Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals typically earn between $11,888 and $17,160 monthly.