Amazon employees working as Senior Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 17 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Senior Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,326 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Engineer at Amazon is $184,577 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $276,840 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $150,672 (25th percentile) and $229,138 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by Amazon Senior Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Engineer professionals typically earn between $72 and $110 per hour.
Senior Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,556 and $19,095 monthly.
