Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 491 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,803 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,371 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon is $160,014 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $224,127 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,011 (25th percentile) and $191,394 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48,965 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 $11,334 and $15,949 monthly.