Amazon employees working as a Software Development Engineer in Canada have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 200 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,839 per year (estimate) and goes up to $171,730 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Amazon is $128,603 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,961 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,688 (25th percentile) and $175,420 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,588 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.