Amazon employees working as a Software Development Engineering in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 25 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Software Development Engineering professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineering at Amazon is $135,038 per year or $65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $140,653 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $129,423 (25th percentile) and $140,653 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 99 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.