Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer - II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 497 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer - II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer - II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,279 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,030 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer - II at Amazon is $168,928 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $241,376 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,140 (25th percentile) and $204,296 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 49,123 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer - II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer - II professionals typically earn between $68 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer - II professionals typically earn between $11,845 and $17,025 monthly.