Amazon employees working as Software Development Director 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 Software Development Director professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Director 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 Software Development Director at Amazon is $226,809 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $375,558 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $175,635 (25th percentile) and $297,243 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Director professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Director professionals typically earn between $84 and $143 per hour.
Software Development Director professionals typically earn between $14,636 and $24,770 monthly.