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Amazon Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Amazon ranges from $198K per year for L4 to $585K per year for L7. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $274K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Amazon's total compensation packages. Last updated: 5/7/2026

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock ()
Bonus
SDE I
L4(Entry Level)
$198K
$141K
$49.8K
$7.3K
SDE II
L5
$279K
$182K
$92.3K
$5.3K
SDE III
L6
$379K
$216K
$161K
$1.3K
Principal SDE
L7
$585K
$220K
$353K
$12K
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Vesting Schedule

5%

YR 1

15%

YR 2

40%

YR 3

40%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Amazon, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 5% vests in the 1st-YR (5.00% annually)

  • 15% vests in the 2nd-YR (15.00% annually)

  • 40% vests in the 3rd-YR (20.00% semi-annually)

  • 40% vests in the 4th-YR (20.00% semi-annually)

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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Backend Software Engineer at Amazon in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $585,071. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Amazon for the Backend Software Engineer role in United States is $269,000.
When negotiating your Backend Software Engineer offer at Amazon, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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