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- The average salary for System Engineer is $131,451 per year (estimate) in US, which is 27% lower than the average Amazon salary of $180,168 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Amazon employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 63 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of System Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,425 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,744 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at Amazon is $131,451 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,672 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,108 (25th percentile) and $164,700 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Amazon System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
- System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,842 and $13,725 monthly.
