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- The average salary for Software Development Engineer (SDE2) is $173,036 per year (estimate) in US, which is 30% lower than the average Amazon salary of $247,758 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE2) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 169 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE2) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE2) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,387 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,977 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE2) at Amazon is $173,036 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $250,965 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,226 (25th percentile) and $210,972 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE2) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Software Development Engineer (SDE2) professionals typically earn between $69 and $101 per hour.
- Software Development Engineer (SDE2) professionals typically earn between $12,019 and $17,581 monthly.
