Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer(SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1173 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer(SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,374 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer(SDE) at Amazon is $164,590 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,029 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $138,498 (25th percentile) and $198,976 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4,092 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals typically earn between $67 and $96 per hour.
Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,542 and $16,581 monthly.