Amazon employees working as Software Engineer SDE1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 175 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Software Engineer SDE1 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer SDE1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,766 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer SDE1 at Amazon is $181,284 per year or $87 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $258,778 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,981 (25th percentile) and $219,144 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer SDE1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer SDE1 professionals typically earn between $74 and $105 per hour.
Software Engineer SDE1 professionals typically earn between $12,748 and $18,262 monthly.
