Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 208 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,432 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 Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services is $167,452 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,077 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,594 (25th percentile) and $204,274 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 694 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,633 and $17,023 monthly.