Amazon employees working as Software Dev Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Software Dev Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Dev Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,468 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Dev Engineer I at Amazon is £145,577 per year or £70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £200,127 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £124,758 (25th percentile) and £172,338 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Dev Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.