Amazon employees working as a Software Development Engineer I in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $100,000 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 $132,000 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $204,826 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,800 (25th percentile) and $165,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 95 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.