Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1738 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer I at Amazon is €133,104 per year or €64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €180,035 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €115,380 (25th percentile) and €156,178 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 241 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.