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- The average salary for Software Developer is $98,645 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 19% lower than the average Microsoft salary of NZ$121,131 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 2732 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 NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at Microsoft is NZ$122,471 per year or NZ$59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$195,791 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$96,380 (25th percentile) and NZ$157,300 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
