Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE1) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 175 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE1) at Amazon is $175,083 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $257,248 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,160 (25th percentile) and $215,040 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 164 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals typically earn between $70 and $103 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals typically earn between $12,097 and $17,920 monthly.