Senior AWS Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$141,466 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$104,683 $141,466 $187,862
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior AWS Engineer in United States is $141,466 per year as of July 2026, based on 182 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $104,683, while senior specialists can earn up to $187,862. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,020 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Senior AWS Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Senior AWS Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Senior AWS Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 59 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior AWS Engineer 182 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 136 0 0
Entry Level $104,683
Junior $122,417
Median Salary $141,466
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $165,532
Expert / Top Earners $187,862

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