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 207 ratings. This is 3% 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 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 Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services is A$167,183 per year or A$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$242,751 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$139,351 (25th percentile) and A$203,976 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 65 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.