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- The average salary for Principal Software Development Engineer is $181,142 per year (estimate) in Stati Uniti d'America, which is 111% higher than the average Microsoft salary of €86,000 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Microsoft employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 257 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €49,500 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Microsoft is €247,067 per year or €119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €372,368 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €201,770 (25th percentile) and €307,704 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Microsoft Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
