H-1B visa data reveals how much Amazon pays engineers, Data Scientists, financial analysts in the US

Amazon , which has a global workforce of 1.5 million employees, has about 11,300 foreign workers in the first quarter of 2025, according to publicly available filings for H-1B visa holders. This visa allows US employers to hire foreign workers, like the ones from India, in specialty occupations at their companies. The filings also offer a glimpse into the compensation that the ecommerce giant pays for specific roles, including a software engineer, data scientist and product manager.

Based on the data, Business Insider reported that a Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services gets up to $185,000, while a software development engineer at Amazon.com can make $263,700. However, data scientists can make as much as $230,900 while technical product managers can earn up to $235,200.

Here’s a look at the salary range of H1-B employees at Amazon: Division Role Salary Range (USD)
Citing an Amazon spokesperson, BI reported that compensation packages at the company are tailored to the employee's role and level, but also take into account their location, performance, and other specific factors. The company's goal, according to a spokesperson, is to attract and retain top talent. To ensure its offerings remain competitive, Amazon regularly reviews its compensation packages.