Amazon Engineering Director salary
Based on 23 H-1B filings by Amazon, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Architectural and Engineering Manager, Manager Hardware Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,225 |
| 25th | $124,700 |
| 50th (median) | $134,200 |
| 75th | $173,350 |
| 90th | $201,120 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 7). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $129,450 | 10 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 3 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a engineering director make at Amazon?
In H-1B filings, Amazon's median base salary for Engineering Director is $134,200; half of filings fall between $124,700 and $173,350. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Amazon sponsor H-1B visas for engineering directors?
Yes. Amazon filed 23 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 11-9041 (Architectural and Engineering Managers), 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