Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineering I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 290 ratings. This is 10% lower than the average of Software Development Engineering I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineering I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,681 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,081 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineering I at Amazon is $154,961 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $222,222 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,052 (25th percentile) and $187,772 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 42 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineering I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineering I professionals typically earn between $63 and $90 per hour.
Software Development Engineering I professionals typically earn between $10,838 and $15,648 monthly.