Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer 2 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 103 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer 2 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer 2 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,455 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,268 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer 2 at Amazon is $160,439 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $220,440 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $138,250 (25th percentile) and $189,881 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer 2 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer 2 professionals typically earn between $66 and $91 per hour.
Software Development Engineer 2 professionals typically earn between $11,521 and $15,823 monthly.
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