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- The average salary for Software Development Engineer (SDE1) is $128,675 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 127% higher than the average Amazon salary of £56,650 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE1) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 175 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals at Amazon worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE1) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,505 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,664 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE1) at Amazon is £175,673 per year or £84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £257,992 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £145,696 (25th percentile) and £215,709 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
