Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 497 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer-II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,803 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,371 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer-II at Amazon is $168,962 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $251,320 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $138,630 (25th percentile) and $208,823 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 49,119 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $67 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $11,553 and $17,402 monthly.