Amazon employees working as Director, Software Development in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Director, Software Development professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Director, Software Development ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $155,855 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,477 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Director, Software Development at Amazon is $228,750 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $404,843 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $171,563 (25th percentile) and $310,893 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by Amazon Director, Software Development professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Director, Software Development professionals typically earn between $82 and $149 per hour.
Director, Software Development professionals typically earn between $14,297 and $25,908 monthly.