Amazon Validation Engineer salary
Based on 30 H-1B filings by Amazon, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $98,220 |
| 25th | $114,692 |
| 50th (median) | $136,350 |
| 75th | $150,000 |
| 90th | $172,280 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2021 | $86,156 | $66,878 | $92,102 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $132,400 | $94,832 | $151,250 | 60 |
| FY2023 | $128,378 | $89,045 | $129,200 | 13 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $138,100 | $118,032 | $150,000 | 22 |
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 | too few | 6 |
| Level II · Qualified | $143,350 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 7 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Amazon?
In H-1B filings, Amazon's median base salary for Validation Engineer is $136,350; half of filings fall between $114,692 and $150,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Amazon sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Amazon filed 30 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 17-2199 (Validation Engineers), 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