Amazon employees working as Software Development Manager I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 273 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Manager I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,968 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,849 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Manager I at Amazon is $165,423 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $262,852 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,975 (25th percentile) and $211,979 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Manager I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Manager I professionals typically earn between $63 and $102 per hour.
Software Development Manager I professionals typically earn between $10,915 and $17,665 monthly.