Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer-1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 93 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer-1 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer-1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,536 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,564 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer-1 at Amazon is $174,268 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $250,328 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,929 (25th percentile) and $211,339 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer-1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer-1 professionals typically earn between $70 and $102 per hour.
Software Development Engineer-1 professionals typically earn between $12,161 and $17,612 monthly.