Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 464 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) II at Amazon Web Services is A$179,358 per year or A$86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$260,644 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$149,606 (25th percentile) and A$218,952 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 31 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer (SDE) II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.