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Software Design Engineer (SDE)

Average Early-Career Software Design Engineer (SDE) Hourly Pay at Microsoft Corp

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$49.43
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The average hourly pay for a Software Design Engineer (SDE) is $49.43 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$0 - $49
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$0 - $103k
(last updated Jun 03 2019)
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What Do Software Design Engineer (SDE)s Do?

Software Design Engineer (SDE) Tasks
  • Test and document software for client applications.
  • Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.
  • Write code to create single-threaded or user interface event driven applications, either stand-alone and those which access servers or services.
  • Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
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Common Health Benefits for a Software Design Engineer (SDE)

Medical
25%
Dental
25%
Vision
25%
None
75%

Gender Breakdown for Software Design Engineer (SDE)s

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Software Design Engineer (SDE)s

What is the highest pay for Software Design Engineer (SDE)s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Software Design Engineer (SDE) is $NaN / hour

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How can Software Design Engineer (SDE)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Software Design Engineer (SDE) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Software Design Engineer (SDE) that oversees more junior Software Design Engineer (SDE)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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