Microsoft employees working as Lead Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 554 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Lead Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) at Microsoft is €179,014 per year or €86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €258,361 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €149,510 (25th percentile) and €217,657 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Microsoft Lead Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.