Amazon employees working as Software Dev Engineer 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 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Dev Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,397 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Dev Engineer at Amazon is $167,999 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $239,831 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,398 (25th percentile) and $203,068 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 71 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Dev Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Dev Engineer professionals typically earn between $68 and $98 per hour.
Software Dev Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,783 and $16,922 monthly.