Amazon employees working as Software Engineer/Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3050 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Engineer/Developer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer/Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,520 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,189 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer/Developer at Amazon is $156,351 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $247,820 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,841 (25th percentile) and $200,019 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,132 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer/Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer/Developer professionals typically earn between $60 and $96 per hour.
Software Engineer/Developer professionals typically earn between $10,320 and $16,668 monthly.