Amazon employees working as Software development enginner in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1504 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Software development enginner professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software development enginner ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,696 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,102 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software development enginner at Amazon is $143,049 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $215,748 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,417 (25th percentile) and $178,122 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Amazon Software development enginner professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software development enginner professionals typically earn between $56 and $86 per hour.
Software development enginner professionals typically earn between $9,701 and $14,844 monthly.