Amazon employees working as Technical Writer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 28 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Technical Writer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Technical Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,143 per year (estimate) and goes up to $230,303 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Technical Writer at Amazon is $103,024 per year or $50 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,925 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $79,657 (25th percentile) and $134,507 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 82 salaries submitted by Amazon Technical Writer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Technical Writer professionals typically earn between $38 and $65 per hour.
Technical Writer professionals typically earn between $6,638 and $11,209 monthly.
