Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 477 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer-II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,784 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-II at Microsoft is £183,894 per year or £88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £286,355 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £147,056 (25th percentile) and £232,994 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 128 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.