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 $150,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,136 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services is $167,490 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,123 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,629 (25th percentile) and $204,316 (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 $11,636 and $17,026 monthly.