Amazon Web Services employees working as System Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 18% higher than the average of System Development Engineer professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services is $159,461 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,047 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $131,838 (25th percentile) and $195,659 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services System Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $63 and $94 per hour.
System Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,986 and $16,305 monthly.