Amazon Web Services employees working as System Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of System Development Engineer II professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Development Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Development Engineer II at Amazon Web Services is $159,211 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $224,015 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,757 (25th percentile) and $190,892 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 354 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services System Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
System Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $65 and $92 per hour.
System Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,230 and $15,908 monthly.