Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer III professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,602 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer III at Amazon Web Services is $178,131 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,943 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $150,089 (25th percentile) and $214,659 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 896 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $72 and $103 per hour.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,507 and $17,888 monthly.
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