Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2018 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) II at Amazon is $178,650 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $259,731 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $148,970 (25th percentile) and $218,141 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,394 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals typically earn between $72 and $105 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals typically earn between $12,414 and $18,178 monthly.