Amazon Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 1,871 H-1B filings by Amazon, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $130,300 |
| 25th | $149,240 |
| 50th (median) | $169,000 |
| 75th | $183,800 |
| 90th | $201,265 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $122,550 | $84,250 | $148,075 | 86 |
| FY2021 | $119,350 | $84,490 | $145,486 | 131 |
| FY2022 | $143,200 | $99,549 | $160,110 | 466 |
| FY2023 | $143,200 | $114,400 | $169,100 | 881 |
| FY2024 | $163,100 | $139,850 | $184,200 | 1,591 |
| FY2025 | $163,201 | $140,419 | $182,298 | 955 |
| FY2026 | $170,100 | $156,150 | $184,806 | 916 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 1,055). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $152,000 | 114 |
| Level II · Qualified | $150,400 | 443 |
| Level III · Experienced | $167,400 | 705 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $180,000 | 492 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Amazon?
In H-1B filings, Amazon's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $169,000; half of filings fall between $149,240 and $183,800. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Amazon sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Amazon filed 1,871 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1299 (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects), so this page covers every job title Amazon filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology