Amazon employees working as Security Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 88 ratings. This is in line with the average of Security Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Security Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $161,998 per year (estimate) and goes up to $306,215 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Security Engineer I at Amazon is $152,935 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $217,447 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $128,636 (25th percentile) and $184,413 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,650 salaries submitted by Amazon Security Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Security Engineer I professionals typically earn between $62 and $89 per hour.
Security Engineer I professionals typically earn between $10,720 and $15,368 monthly.
