$84,185
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$59k
MEDIAN
$84k
90%
$121k
The average salary for an AWS Engineer is $84,185 in 2025
Base Salary
$59k - $121k
Bonus
$1k - $14k
Profit Sharing
$970 - $11k
Commission
$10 - $12k
Total Pay
$56k - $125k
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Common Health Benefits for a AWS Engineer
Medical
84%
Dental
76%
Vision
70%
None
15%
Gender Breakdown for AWS Engineers
Male
85.9%
Female
13.1%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
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FAQs About AWS Engineers
What is the highest pay for AWS Engineers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an AWS Engineer is $121k / year
What is the lowest pay for AWS Engineers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an AWS Engineer is $59k / year
How can AWS Engineers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an AWS Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an AWS Engineer that oversees more junior AWS Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.