Amazon employees working as System Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 67 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of System Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Development Engineer at Amazon is A$158,686 per year or A$76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$233,196 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$131,103 (25th percentile) and A$194,838 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Amazon System Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.