Amazon employees working as Chief Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Chief Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $169,952 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,731 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chief Engineer at Amazon is $273,931 per year or $132 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $469,186 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $209,212 (25th percentile) and $366,422 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Amazon Chief Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chief Engineer professionals typically earn between $101 and $176 per hour.
Chief Engineer professionals typically earn between $17,434 and $30,535 monthly.
