Amazon employees working as a Principal Software Development Engineer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 19% higher than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Amazon is $105,874 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $110,052 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $101,696 (25th percentile) and $110,052 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Amazon Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.
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