Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 206 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Amazon Web Services 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 Web Services is NZ$166,954 per year or NZ$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$242,473 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$139,143 (25th percentile) and NZ$203,721 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer with an estimated total pay of NZ$129K - NZ$183K/yr