Amazon Web Services employees working as Systems Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 25 ratings. This is 19% higher than the average of Systems Development Engineer professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems 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 Systems Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services is A$183,412 per year or A$88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$274,875 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$150,275 (25th percentile) and A$227,722 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Systems Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.