Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) 3 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) 3 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) 3 at Amazon is $173,868 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $253,167 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,592 (25th percentile) and $212,444 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) 3 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) 3 professionals typically earn between $70 and $102 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) 3 professionals typically earn between $12,049 and $17,704 monthly.