Amazon employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 63 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of System Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,425 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,744 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at Amazon is $131,444 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,667 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,100 (25th percentile) and $164,694 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Amazon System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,842 and $13,725 monthly.