Amazon employees working as Software Engineer -II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 169 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Engineer -II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer -II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,299 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,057 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer -II at Amazon is $177,327 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $262,022 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,671 (25th percentile) and $218,496 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 906 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer -II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer -II professionals typically earn between $71 and $105 per hour.
Software Engineer -II professionals typically earn between $12,223 and $18,208 monthly.