Amazon employees working as a Systems 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 Systems Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Systems 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 Systems Development Engineer at Amazon is $142,500 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $210,600 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,008 (25th percentile) and $186,750 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Amazon Systems Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.