AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer in the United States is $126,981 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,772
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,975 to $137,864
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,865
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AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $137,864 $11,489 $2,651 $66
Average $126,981 $10,582 $2,442 $61
25th Percentile $116,975 $9,748 $2,250 $56
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Key Factors That Influence AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries

An AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,064
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,035
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,181
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,985
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,821
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Software ... Level AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer$80,064
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Software ... Level AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer$145,985
Software ... Level AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer$167,821
$80,064 0 yr
$103,035 < 2 yrs
$126,181 2-4 yrs
$145,985 5-8 yrs
$167,821 > 8 yrs
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How Do AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $140,593.
  • California: $140,060.
  • Massachusetts: $138,193.

Top Paying Cities for AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $160,161
  • San Francisco: $158,408
  • Oakland: $155,069

What Skills Can Increase an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Software Development (Mentioned in 4.7% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.
  • Software Engineering (Mentioned in 2.8% Job Postings): Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 2.68%
Software Development 4.7%
Software Engineering 2.8%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's salary.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Open Source
$132,060
4%
Container
$130,790
3%
Innovation
$130,790
3%
Kubernetes
$130,790
3%
Python
$129,521
2%
AWS
$129,521
2%
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AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 27% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 14% above the average. In contrast, AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$144,758$70.014%
Aerospace & Defense$142,219$68.012%
Internet$140,949$68.011%
Biotechnology$139,679$67.010%
Software & Networking$138,409$67.09%

How Education impacts an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,135 and $128,293).

AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 2.0%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 46.1%
Masters 44.2%
Doctorate 6.0%
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AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Salary Trends for AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer

Salaries for an AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $124,493 in 2023 to around $123,268 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer Over Time

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$124,493
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FAQ about AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 14% above the market median.

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