Amazon employees working as System Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 67 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of System Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System 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 System Development Engineer at Amazon is NZ$159,152 per year or NZ$77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$233,706 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$131,545 (25th percentile) and NZ$195,332 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Amazon System Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.