Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 455 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) II at Amazon Web Services is $178,679 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $259,769 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $148,997 (25th percentile) and $218,174 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 309 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals typically earn between $72 and $105 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals typically earn between $12,416 and $18,181 monthly.