Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Amazon Reveals Salaries for Foreign Workers Amidst Layoffs
Amazon pays foreign workers in the US different salaries, depending on their job.
New information from H-1B visa filings shows how much people in roles like software engineers and data scientists earn.
For example, some software engineers can make up to $263,700!
Amazon says salaries depend on the job, experience, location, and how well they work.
This news comes as Amazon is also letting some people go, as they work to use their resources in the best way.
Amazon's H-1B visa data reveals salary ranges for various roles.
Software engineers at AWS can earn up to $185,000.
Software Development Engineers at Amazon.com can earn up to $263,700.
Data Scientists at Amazon can earn up to $230,900.
Amazon is undergoing layoffs across various divisions, including AWS.
- Who
- Amazon and its foreign workers.
- What
- Salary information for Amazon employees on H-1B visas.
- When
- As of early 2025, amidst layoffs.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To attract and retain talent.
- Company
- Amazon
- H-1B Workers
- Approximately 11,300
- AWS Software Engineer Salary (max)
- $185,000
- Amazon.com SDE Salary (max)
- $263,700
- Data Scientist Salary (max)
- $230,900
- Technical Product Manager Salary (max)
- $235,200
- Layoffs
- Ongoing across various divisions