Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1157 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,997 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,292 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Amazon is $170,173 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,408 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,991 (25th percentile) and $207,298 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4,067 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $68 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,833 and $17,275 monthly.