AWS builds and operates cloud AI/ML services and infrastructure (e.g., SageMaker and GenAI tooling).
Overall Median Salary
$210,000
Pay Philosophy
Amazon utilizes a total compensation model that balances competitive base pay with significant long-term equity incentives to align employee interests with company performance.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
Applied Scientist
Applied Scientist
Estimates based on aggregated 2024-2025 industry data from public salary platforms.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, and annual performance-based bonuses.
AWS provides Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of the total compensation package, typically vesting over a four-year period with a back-loaded schedule.
Competitive, though Google often offers higher base salaries while AWS emphasizes RSU growth potential.
Microsoft Azure
Highly comparable; both companies utilize similar compensation structures involving base, bonus, and stock.
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