Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 209 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer I professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,186 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer I at Amazon Web Services is $133,253 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,019 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,580 (25th percentile) and $156,249 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 696 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $56 and $75 per hour.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,632 and $13,021 monthly.