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- The average salary for Software Development Engineer(SDE) is $164,606 per year (estimate) in US, which is 28% lower than the average Amazon salary of $227,116 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer(SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1174 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer(SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,663 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,401 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer(SDE) at Amazon is $164,606 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,049 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $138,513 (25th percentile) and $198,995 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4,092 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals typically earn between $67 and $96 per hour.
- Software Development Engineer(SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,543 and $16,583 monthly.
