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- The average salary for Software Developer is $98,691 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 97% higher than the average Microsoft salary of £50,000 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2735 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 £41,536 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 £122,513 per year or £59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £195,861 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £96,411 (25th percentile) and £157,355 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 701 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
