Amazon employees working as AWS Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of AWS Software Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AWS Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,573 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,268 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AWS Software Engineer at Amazon is $164,540 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $247,333 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,090 (25th percentile) and $204,490 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Amazon AWS Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
AWS Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $98 per hour.
AWS Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,174 and $17,041 monthly.