Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer 1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 92 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer 1 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer 1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,416 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,986 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer 1 at Amazon is $143,848 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $197,669 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,730 (25th percentile) and $170,259 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer 1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer 1 professionals typically earn between $59 and $82 per hour.
Software Development Engineer 1 professionals typically earn between $10,311 and $14,188 monthly.