Amazon employees working as Software Development Manager III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 69 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Manager III professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,003 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,953 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Manager III at Amazon is $201,076 per year or $97 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $309,355 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $162,383 (25th percentile) and $253,290 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6,412 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Manager III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Manager III professionals typically earn between $78 and $122 per hour.
Software Development Manager III professionals typically earn between $13,532 and $21,108 monthly.