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 1159 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 $150,042 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(SDE) at Amazon is $163,952 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,252 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,917 (25th percentile) and $198,268 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4,070 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals typically earn between $66 and $95 per hour.
Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,493 and $16,522 monthly.