A semiconductor light emitting device includes: a first conductive semiconductor layer including first and second areas; an active layer disposed on the second area; a second conductive semiconductor layer disposed on the active layer; first and second electrode branches disposed on the first and second conductive semiconductor layers, respectively; a first electrode pad electrically connected to the first electrode branch and disposed on the first electrode branch; and a second electrode pad electrically connected to the second electrode branch and disposed on the second electrode branch.