Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1176 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) I at Amazon is $173,372 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $251,499 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,680 (25th percentile) and $211,428 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 73 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) I professionals typically earn between $70 and $102 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) I professionals typically earn between $12,057 and $17,619 monthly.