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- The average salary for Senior Software Development Engineer is $154,278 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 90% higher than the average Microsoft salary of £81,000 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Senior Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 250 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Senior Software Development Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,760 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer at Microsoft is £202,714 per year or £97 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £294,677 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £168,807 (25th percentile) and £247,473 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by Microsoft Senior Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
