Amazon employees working as Software Dev Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Software Dev Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Dev Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,805 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$171,730 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Dev Engineer at Amazon is CA$168,218 per year or CA$81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$240,078 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$141,602 (25th percentile) and CA$203,302 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Dev Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.