Average Amazon Software Engineer Pay in the U.S.
Salary data last updated February 11, 2026.
Amazon pays $59 for Software Engineer, with most salaries ranging from $42 to $87. Pay can vary based on location, experience level, and job responsibilities.
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Software Engineer Salaries at Amazon in Popular Cities
Where you work at Amazon can also have a noticeable impact on how much you earn. For example, a Software Engineer might make around $73 in Durham, NC, but that figure can rise to $107 in a higher-cost city like San Jose, CA. On the other end of the scale, the same role may earn about $73 in Durham, NC, while someone in San Jose, CA could earn as much as $107. These variations reflect how salaries at Amazon adapt to local market conditions and living costs.
| City | Median Hour Pay | Hour Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $107 | $83 - $144 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93 | $72 - $125 |
| Seattle, WA | $90 | $70 - $121 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83 | $64 - $111 |
| San Diego, CA | $82 | $64 - $110 |
| Boulder, CO | $82 | $63 - $110 |
| New York, NY | $80 | $62 - $108 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77 | $60 - $103 |
| Washington, DC | $76 | $59 - $102 |
| Anchorage, AK | $76 | $59 - $102 |
| Boston, MA | $75 | $58 - $101 |
| Baltimore, MD | $75 | $58 - $100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $73 | $57 - $98 |
| Charlotte, NC | $73 | $57 - $98 |
| Durham, NC | $73 | $57 - $98 |
Methodology
Salary data for Amazon is based on a combination of sources, including analysis of 145,080 verified job descriptions and statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Process AssistantThe Process Assistant is assigned to the Area Manager, and will hold responsibilities specific to the different Fulfillment Center areas. Key job elements include:
Support and work in the department as required
Helping support daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with internal and external suppliers
Providing vacation coverage for Area Managers
Providing policy follow-up, attendance tracking (duties do not extend to discipline)
Tracking and reporting of ATS/labor hours
Assisting the floor as an associate resource, training associates and verifying SOP compliance
Ensuring successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance
Participating in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity
Filling in as needed with production duties
Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals
- Reviewing and updating SOP as required
- Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized
Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area
Participating in safety initiatives
Referring all job injuries immediately to area manager
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