Amazon employees working as Software Developer Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3046 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Developer Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,136 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer Engineer at Amazon is $159,695 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $229,396 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,987 (25th percentile) and $193,696 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,132 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Developer Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $93 per hour.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,166 and $16,141 monthly.