Amazon employees working as Softwre Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Softwre Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Softwre Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,831 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,803 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Softwre Engineer at Amazon is $158,003 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,690 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $127,206 (25th percentile) and $198,665 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Amazon Softwre Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Softwre Engineer professionals typically earn between $61 and $96 per hour.
Softwre Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,601 and $16,555 monthly.
