Amazon employees working as Software Engineer -II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 169 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer -II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer -II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,803 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 Engineer -II at Amazon is $176,572 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $261,014 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,004 (25th percentile) and $217,613 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 903 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer -II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer -II professionals typically earn between $70 and $105 per hour.
Software Engineer -II professionals typically earn between $12,167 and $18,134 monthly.