Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer-I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1748 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer-I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer-I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,567 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,459 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer-I at Amazon is $160,540 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,566 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,064 (25th percentile) and $196,497 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10,994 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer-I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer-I professionals typically earn between $64 and $94 per hour.
Software Development Engineer-I professionals typically earn between $11,089 and $16,375 monthly.