Microsoft employees working as Software Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 263 ratings. This is 28% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer II at Microsoft is €160,224 per year or €77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €224,260 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €136,244 (25th percentile) and €191,570 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.