Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1743 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Amazon is NZ$166,859 per year or NZ$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$242,357 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$139,056 (25th percentile) and NZ$203,616 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.