As the most valuable retailer in the United States and one of the most valuable public companies in the world, Amazon is home to some high-paying careers.

We compiled the top 11 highest paying jobs at Amazon, based on current and former employee reports on Glassdoor.com. If you’re in the market for a new job and want to give this huge retailer a shot, check this list out beforehand.


11. Brand specialist

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Average salary: $61,112

A brand specialist works in the marketing team, and focuses on customer interaction and company image.


10. Business analyst

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Average salary: $73,221

A business analyst keeps an eye on company and industry data to help facilitate company decisions.


9. Software engineer I

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Average salary: $99,444

A software engineer works with coders, programmers, and software design teams. Amazon has tiers within certain positions (generally from 1-3), with a 1 being a person with the least amount of experience and a 3 being a person with many years of experience.


8. Software development engineer I (SDE I)

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Average salary: $103,270

A software development engineer uses computer engineering, information analysis, and computer science.


7. Software engineer II

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Average salary: $118,112

A Software engineer II is a software engineer with a few years of experience.


6. Senior program manager

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Average salary: $122,771

A senior program manager is the head of a specific program or project within the company.


5. Technical program manager II

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Average salary: $124,592

A technical program manager handles the tech-related aspects of company projects and programs.


4. Software development engineer II (SDE2)

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Average salary: $127,800

A Software development engineer II is a software development engineer with a few years of experience. Amazon has tiers within certain positions (generally from 1-3), with a 1 being a person with the least amount of experience and a 3 being a person with many years of experience.


3. Senior technical program manager

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Average salary: $141,479

A senior technical program manager overlooks multiple technical program teams.


2. Senior software development engineer

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Average salary: $141,921

A senior software development manager leads multiple software development teams within the company.


1. Senior manager

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Average salary: $151,579

A senior manager is the leader of multiple teams within the company.