Morgan Stanley employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 116 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Software Developer professionals at Morgan Stanley worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,532 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 Morgan Stanley is £122,546 per year or £59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £195,917 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £96,436 (25th percentile) and £157,398 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 177 salaries submitted by Morgan Stanley Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.