Amazon employees working as Backend Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Backend Developer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Backend Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Backend Developer at Amazon is $120,554 per year or $58 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $217,854 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $90,415 (25th percentile) and $165,154 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Amazon Backend Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Backend Developer professionals typically earn between $43 and $79 per hour.
Backend Developer professionals typically earn between $7,535 and $13,763 monthly.