Amazon employees working as Software Dev Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Software Dev Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Dev Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,422 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,965 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Dev Engineer I at Amazon is $145,398 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,970 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $124,574 (25th percentile) and $172,167 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 113 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Dev Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Dev Engineer I professionals typically earn between $60 and $83 per hour.
Software Dev Engineer I professionals typically earn between $10,381 and $14,347 monthly.