Amazon employees working as Software Development Engineer-1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 92 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer-1 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer-1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹700,000 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-1 at Amazon is ₹173,885 per year or ₹84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹249,910 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹145,563 (25th percentile) and ₹210,936 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 946 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer-1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.