Amazon employees working as a System Development Engineer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of System Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a System Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Development Engineer at Amazon is $219,000 per year or $105 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $275,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $171,775 (25th percentile) and $275,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Amazon System Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.