Amazon employees working as a Software Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 497 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,683 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,202 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon is $159,934 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $224,076 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $135,923 (25th percentile) and $191,327 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 49,119 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $65 and $92 per hour.
Software Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,327 and $15,944 monthly.