Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1740 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,422 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,965 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer I at Amazon is $133,122 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,032 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,404 (25th percentile) and $156,187 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10,980 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $55 and $75 per hour.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,617 and $13,016 monthly.