Amazon employees working as AWS Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 19 ratings. This is 12% higher than the average of AWS Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AWS Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,050 per year (estimate) and goes up to $339,592 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AWS Engineer at Amazon is $136,905 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $197,496 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,861 (25th percentile) and $166,326 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Amazon AWS Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
AWS Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $80 per hour.
AWS Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,488 and $13,860 monthly.
