Amazon employees working as Software Dev Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Dev Engineer III professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Dev Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,338 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,624 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Dev Engineer III at Amazon is $183,487 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $253,471 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $157,054 (25th percentile) and $217,803 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 120 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Dev Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Dev Engineer III professionals typically earn between $76 and $105 per hour.
Software Dev Engineer III professionals typically earn between $13,088 and $18,150 monthly.
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