TLDR: Recent H-1B visa filings have shed light on Amazon’s salary structures for foreign workers in the United States, revealing competitive compensation for roles such as Software Engineers (up to $263,700), Data Scientists (up to $230,900), and Technical Product Managers (up to $235,200). The data comes amidst broader discussions about Amazon’s workforce strategy, including recent layoffs and the increasing integration of AI.
Recent H-1B visa filings have provided an in-depth look into the salary structures Amazon offers its foreign workforce in the United States. The data, made public through these filings, reveals highly competitive compensation packages across various critical technology roles within the company.
For Software Development Engineers at Amazon.com, salaries can reach up to $263,700. Software Engineers at Amazon Web Services (AWS) can command up to $185,000. Data Scientists at Amazon are listed with salaries up to $230,900, while Technical Product Managers can earn up to $235,200. Other notable salary ranges include Software Development Managers ($148,950 – $287,700), Data Engineers ($70,262 – $236,344), and Solutions Architects ($112,474 – $225,000).
Amazon, which currently employs approximately 1.5 million people globally, has around 11,300 foreign workers on H-1B visas as of early 2025. The company emphasizes that its compensation model is meticulously structured, with salaries determined by a combination of factors including the specific role, position level, geographical location, and individual performance. This approach is designed to attract and retain top-tier talent in a highly competitive market.
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These insights into Amazon’s H-1B salaries emerge during a period of significant workforce restructuring and layoffs at the company. Amazon has been implementing targeted layoffs across various divisions, including its profitable AWS cloud business, as part of an effort to “optimize resources” and streamline operations. CEO Andy Jassy has previously indicated that the increasing adoption of generative AI tools could potentially reduce the need for certain roles across the company. Reports suggest hundreds of jobs have been impacted in AWS alone, with some affected employees receiving termination emails and immediate loss of system access.
