Current Amazon Total compensation Range for L6

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Apr 12 26 Comments

I am a female 9-year Amazonian (L6 SDE) who joined Amazon as an entry-level engineer and grew to L6. Since I have always been at Amazon, I haven't seen significant raises in compensation. I currently make a total compensation of around $320k per year thanks to the recent company-wide revision of base salaries.. I would like to understand how this compensation compares to L6 SDEs who join Amazon from other companies. How much does Amazon offer to L6 SDE hires ? Additionally, I have heard from my male peers that I am being heavily underpaid for my level. I have been considering jumping ships for a while now but I would like to get a good picture of what to expect given the current market situation.

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  • Twitter / Eng
    FleetFlot

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    FleetFlot
    I received an L6 SDE offer last month for Seattle. They told me the top of band for that level is $480,600 (without requesting an exception which requires VP approval). I received an offer with said exception which was 540k the first two years, then dropped down to 480k in years 3+4 (assuming no stock appreciation).

    Demographic: white male, 10yoe
    Apr 12 2
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    oosum

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    oosum
    How long as SDE3? For that YOE, you’re looking @500-750K TC for Staff roles outside @ this market
    Apr 12 4
  • Amazon / Eng
    XFMC45

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    XFMC45
    UNDERPAID short answer
    Apr 12 1
    • Amazon / Eng
      XFMC45

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      XFMC45
      Posting my current TC after Q1 promo

      Location: Seattle
      Promoted in Q1 2022: Y
      Level: L6
      Job Family: SDE
      Base Increase: 147 -> 208
      YOE : 6

      Stock Increase
      2022 : 24 -> 56 / TC : 376K
      2023 : 16 -> 48 / TC : 374K
      2024 : 37 / TC : 355K
      Forte 2021 Rating : Meets Expectations
      Forte 2022 Rating : Exceeds High Bar, Role Model
      7d
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    hrsK04

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    hrsK04
    What’s your old vs new TCT after this year’s review?
    Apr 12 4
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      hrsK04

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      hrsK04
      I also don’t think sex matters unless it affected your rating. But make sure you are in the band. I was 300 and jumped to 505. HV3 Bay Area SDEIII (12 years experience)
      Apr 12
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      qHXo83

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      qHXo83
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      I see. I am in Seattle, so the comp is definitely on the lower side. I am the senior-most person on my team and the only tech lead (L6). My manager(s) rely heavily on me for planning the roadmap/prioritization etc. I have been on this team for 4+ years.
      Apr 12
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    izzx78

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    izzx78
    I just got an offer for ~550k. 9 yoe
    Apr 12 3