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 $155,746 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Director Software Development at Amazon is $274,695 per year or $132 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $451,923 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $213,797 (25th percentile) and $358,979 (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 $103 and $173 per hour.
Director Software Development professionals typically earn between $17,816 and $29,915 monthly.