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 22% 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 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 Web Services is A$159,105 per year or A$76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$233,654 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$131,500 (25th percentile) and A$195,281 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services System Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.