Amazon employees working as System Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 67 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of System Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Development Engineer at Amazon is $159,105 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $233,654 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $131,500 (25th percentile) and $195,281 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 128 salaries submitted by Amazon System Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
System Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $63 and $94 per hour.
System Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,958 and $16,273 monthly.