Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 519 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at R$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to R$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft is R$167,432 per year or R$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$243,054 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$139,576 (25th percentile) and R$204,252 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.