Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 497 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer-II professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,784 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer-II at Amazon is £169,529 per year or £82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £251,893 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £139,183 (25th percentile) and £209,403 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 280 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.