Amazon employees working as Software Engineer L5 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 60 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Software Engineer L5 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer L5 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,734 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer L5 at Amazon is $186,587 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $266,628 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $157,330 (25th percentile) and $225,684 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer L5 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer L5 professionals typically earn between $76 and $109 per hour.
Software Engineer L5 professionals typically earn between $13,111 and $18,807 monthly.
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