Amazon, employing 1.5 million globally, has roughly 11,300 foreign workers on H-1B visas in early 2025. These filings reveal salary ranges for roles like software engineers, data scientists, and product managers, with some software development engineers potentially earning up to $263,700. Amazon states compensation considers role, level, location, and performance to attract and retain top talent.
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