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- The average salary for Software Engineer-1 is $198,807 per year (estimate) in US, which is 28% lower than the average Amazon salary of $274,982 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Amazon employees working as Software Engineer-1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Engineer-1 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,657 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,144 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-1 at Amazon is $198,807 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $285,362 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $167,107 (25th percentile) and $241,054 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer-1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Software Engineer-1 professionals typically earn between $80 and $116 per hour.
- Software Engineer-1 professionals typically earn between $13,926 and $20,088 monthly.
