Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE II) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2059 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE II) at Amazon is $174,183 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $248,612 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,628 (25th percentile) and $210,522 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,415 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals typically earn between $70 and $101 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals typically earn between $12,219 and $17,543 monthly.