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 1717 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 $138,524 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,606 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer I at Amazon is $133,182 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,026 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,485 (25th percentile) and $156,215 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10,583 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $56 and $75 per hour.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,624 and $13,018 monthly.