How Much I Made at Amazon in 18 Years (As a Principal Engineer)

BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

SYSTEM DESIGN

Currently the best reference for contemporary for system design.

[eMotionAllDamAge_]

Here is the list of the yearly salary progression:
* 2006: $35/hour as a contractor
* 2007: $85, 000 as a full-time software development engineer
* 2008: $85, 000
* 2009: $100, 000
* 2010: $148, 000
* 2011: $190, 000
* 2012: $173, 000
* 2013: $215, 000
* 2014: $240, 000
* 2015: $243, 000
* 2016: $282, 000
* 2017: $300, 000
* 2018: $350, 000
* 2019: $400, 000
* 2020: $450, 000
* 2021: $535, 000
* 2022: $420, 000
* 2023: $539, 000
In 2024, he was expecting to make $732, 000 but quit his job in May 2024.

[FlatFootedLlama]

Unparalleled transparency, thank you!

[Crates-Media]

Truthfully, I am immediately impressed by everything about you, my friend.
You even used one of my favorite adages: "Comparison is the thief of joy."
IDK that we'll ever get the chance to actually be buds IRL, but, FWIW --
You've got a new fan for life in me. Thanks for your content and equanimity.

[verbze]

Having an amazing wife can be the air under your wings you need to soar to higher heights. Your character as a man shows by the appreciation you show her in this vid, even when it wasn't necessary. Would love to hear your take one day on how you knew she was the one and how you guys build together, both from a financial and other aspects!

[mikPet]

The big difference is, this is US based, something that reflects x2/x3/x4 of what you get in most EU, let alone EEU. Also, the promotions in EU, or better said the "off-shored step-cousin offices" of the same company are under what you get in US, this talking about faang to faang.

Your progression in impressive, and important that your spouse is on the same level and even more important that you got a hefty amount of stocks, something again, EU jobs don't offer as many, regardless of rank.

In the end, it's important that you managed to step away from the golden cuffs, not many get to, before it's too late.

[kalinda]

I have to say, the disclaimer at the beginning was strikingly empathetic, from the perspective of a young guy in software. A refreshing take in the Hobbesian online world of Male content creators.

[samuelgunter]

I just finished a summer internship at Amazon and got paid a salary of $9, 138 per month (minus taxes) plus a one-time housing stipend for $7, 106.67 (after tax, with a "gross up"). I have a bit till i graduate but i was told by my manager to expect an offer letter in the coming months for a second summer internship

[oladapoajala]

I'd love to read a book written by you about career, finances, and life.

[ImTheBoss]

Just found your channel and thank you for your input, I am a 3 year post grad CS major from a state university making less than 100k, just typing that out feels kind of embarrassing, your channel is giving me the push I need to develop myself and understand the worth I have and should be looking for in this field.

[alexbrady]

I was not expecting you to bring up Financial Independence! Great way to plug that for engineers who may not be familiar with it.

[HL-uwfk]

In EU, Germany these days they pay mid lvl like 75-80k so you started off quite good with 75k $. Not to mention your later years of career. Very nice! Good job!

[zachary]

Excellent video. Congrats on your time in big tech and good luck on your new journey. I am not an ambassador of fire, don’t even follow it personally, but have recommended it to many. If that type of content is aligned with your goals for this channel a true step by step ELI5 type of video on everything from identifying the non-disc spending to outlining the setup of separate accounts, the transfers, bill pay, savings, etc would make for a good video. I feel like people get paralyzed by the process. Anyway just a thought and good luck on your future ventures!

[jrumac]

double-team to man-to-man killed me lol

[alexandraarato]

👏👏 - what's the big thing I learnt from this? going from one kid to two makes you quit your job :D well, not exactly, but I get what you're saying

[binaryutopia]

after some time, 6 months I think, if you interview Amazon and even for the same level, you may be close to 1M TC, and mostly will be cash for the 1st 2 years. I see a few people quite and rejoin for this purpose

[xTheITx]

Thanks for sharing all your experiences - as someone that helps software engineering students and professionals alike, you'vr inspiring me to be more open and candid with everyone about the realities of growing your career and making decisions that are best for you. You have incredible insights and I wish you much success so you can grow your positive impact across the community!

[sebastijanp]

Could you make a video about what if you are those golden handcuffs as you named them and you got a lot of RSUs that get vested only in 3 years, but you are working in a team, where you suffer every day and they do not want to move you to another team?

[vladyslavsosnov]

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[shockre]

you didn't need to wait to have a kid before taking significant time off. being at Amazon for so long, you had the same amount of time off as europeans get. you just didn't use it, like most americans, and chose to grind to get promoted faster.

[King_Kanta]

Great video as always! Thanks for sharing!