Amazon employees working as Principal Systems Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 46 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Principal Systems Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Development Engineer at Amazon is $236,672 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $358,195 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $193,040 (25th percentile) and $295,489 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Amazon Principal Systems Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Systems Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $93 and $142 per hour.
Principal Systems Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,087 and $24,624 monthly.