Amazon salaries in Washington, DC
Based on 2,569 certified H-1B filings by Amazon in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$142,800
Middle 50%$126.2k–$165k
vs. all employers here+16%comparison median $122,699
Filings2,569FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,100 |
| 25th | $126,200 |
| 50th (median) | $142,800 |
| 75th | $165,000 |
| 90th | $184,414 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $112,000 | $90,000 | $144,800 | 567 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $92,000 | $144,000 | 721 |
| FY2022 | $123,074 | $98,550 | $151,825 | 1,374 |
| FY2023 | $129,000 | $109,656 | $152,500 | 1,157 |
| FY2024 | $139,589 | $117,800 | $160,326 | 1,379 |
| FY2025 | $138,300 | $122,699 | $160,000 | 1,436 |
| FY2026 | $146,944 | $129,000 | $168,100 | 1,133 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $145,200 | 1,134 |
| Data Scientist | $136,000 | 185 |
| IT Manager | $184,900 | 143 |
| Civil Engineer | $136,150 | 128 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $160,000 | 127 |
| Industrial Engineer | $135,950 | 112 |
| Network Administrator | $116,800 | 53 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $118,200 | 49 |
| Systems Analyst | $106,900 | 47 |
| Information Security Analyst | $152,550 | 46 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $160,000 | 45 |
| Database Administrator | $118,100 | 41 |
| Network Support Specialist | $107,200 | 37 |
| Network Architect | $166,000 | 34 |
| Project Manager | $122,516 | 32 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $124,100 | 31 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $140,900 | 30 |
| Accountant | $101,100 | 30 |
| Financial Analyst | $137,000 | 29 |
| Economist | $154,500 | 29 |
| Marketing Manager | $148,600 | 19 |
| Statistician | $165,000 | 19 |
| Data Engineer | $134,950 | 18 |
| Logistician | $115,000 | 14 |
| Electrical Engineer | $138,500 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Washington, DC.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $129,000 | 652 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $144,000 | 1,177 |
| Senior · Level III | $160,000 | 454 |
| Expert · Level IV | $180,000 | 131 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.