Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 67 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer II professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,788 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,345 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon Web Services is $160,004 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $224,120 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,000 (25th percentile) and $191,385 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4,490 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $65 and $92 per hour.
Software Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,333 and $15,949 monthly.