Amazon employees working as Software Develop Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 23 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Software Develop Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Develop Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,651 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,165 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Develop Engineer I at Amazon is $117,687 per year or $57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $175,658 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,136 (25th percentile) and $145,655 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 72 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Develop Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Develop Engineer I professionals typically earn between $46 and $70 per hour.
Software Develop Engineer I professionals typically earn between $8,011 and $12,138 monthly.