Amazon employees working as Software Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer III professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,416 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,592 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer III at Amazon is $180,093 per year or $87 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,449 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,881 (25th percentile) and $215,496 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 28 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer III professionals typically earn between $74 and $104 per hour.
Software Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,740 and $17,958 monthly.