Amazon Web Services employees working as System Development Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 22 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of System Development Engineer I professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Development Engineer I 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 I at Amazon Web Services is $128,967 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,458 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,347 (25th percentile) and $154,150 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services System Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $53 and $74 per hour.
System Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,112 and $12,846 monthly.