Amazon employees working as Software Developer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3024 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Developer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $113,562 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,985 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer I at Amazon is $113,562 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $151,154 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,968 (25th percentile) and $132,087 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,132 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Developer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer I professionals typically earn between $48 and $64 per hour.
Software Developer I professionals typically earn between $8,247 and $11,007 monthly.