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 $183,314 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $285,500 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,577 (25th percentile) and $232,280 (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 $112 per hour.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $12,215 and $19,357 monthly.