Amazon employees working as Data Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 273 ratings. This is in line with the average of Data Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Data Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $126,375 per year (estimate) and goes up to $270,870 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Data Engineer I at Amazon is $126,375 per year or $61 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,496 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,738 (25th percentile) and $147,602 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3,809 salaries submitted by Amazon Data Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Data Engineer I professionals typically earn between $53 and $71 per hour.
Data Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,145 and $12,300 monthly.