Microsoft employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2731 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Developer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,530 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at Microsoft is £122,455 per year or £59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £195,763 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £96,368 (25th percentile) and £157,278 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 701 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.