AWS
Salary Guide
AWS Salary Overview
AWS is the world's largest cloud platform with 31% market share and over 200 fully-featured services. Heading into 2026, demand for AWS talent is exceptional, driven by serverless architecture adoption and AWS Graviton/custom silicon workload optimization. Salaries have risen 12-18% year-over-year as enterprise demand continues to outpace the supply of qualified AWS professionals. Expertise in EC2, S3, Lambda commands premium rates, as organizations seek professionals who can deliver measurable results across these core capabilities. Professionals proficient with Terraform, CloudFormation are particularly sought after, often commanding 10-15% above baseline rates. The infrastructure-as-code revolution and multi-cloud adoption are key drivers of AWS compensation, with certified professionals earning 15-25% more. Offshore hiring offers 60-75% cost savings while accessing AWS talent with strong English communication skills and proven enterprise experience.
Key Salary Drivers
AWS Developer Rates
Monthly full-time equivalent rates. Offshore rates represent pre-vetted talent from our network.
| Seniority | Experience | 🇺🇸 US Rate | Offshore Rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 years | $8,100 – $11,500 | $2,300 – $3,200 /mo | ~72% |
| Mid-Level | 3-5 years | $11,500 – $16,100 | $3,200 – $4,800 /mo | ~71% |
| Senior | 6-9 years | $16,100 – $23,000 | $4,800 – $6,900 /mo | ~70% |
| Lead / Architect | 10+ years | $23,000 – $34,500 | $6,900 – $9,800 /mo | ~71% |
* Rates are approximate and based on 2026 market data. Actual rates vary by candidate experience and project scope.
AWS Rates by Country
Monthly full-time equivalent rates by seniority level across hiring countries.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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United States
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$8,100 – $11,500 | $11,500 – $16,100 | $16,100 – $23,000 | $23,000 – $34,500 |
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India
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$2,300 – $3,200 | $3,200 – $4,800 | $4,800 – $6,900 | $6,900 – $9,800 |
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🇵🇭
Philippines
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$2,100 – $2,900 | $2,900 – $4,400 | $4,400 – $6,200 | $6,200 – $8,900 |
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🇵🇱
Poland
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$3,300 – $4,700 | $4,700 – $7,000 | $7,000 – $10,000 | $10,000 – $14,100 |
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Ukraine
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$2,900 – $4,000 | $4,000 – $6,100 | $6,100 – $8,600 | $8,600 – $12,200 |
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Brazil
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$2,600 – $3,700 | $3,700 – $5,500 | $5,500 – $7,900 | $7,900 – $11,300 |
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Mexico
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$2,500 – $3,600 | $3,600 – $5,300 | $5,300 – $7,600 | $7,600 – $10,800 |
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Vietnam
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$2,100 – $2,900 | $2,900 – $4,300 | $4,300 – $6,100 | $6,100 – $8,600 |
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Romania
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$3,200 – $4,500 | $4,500 – $6,700 | $6,700 – $9,500 | $9,500 – $13,500 |
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Argentina
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$2,500 – $3,500 | $3,500 – $5,200 | $5,200 – $7,500 | $7,500 – $10,600 |
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🇨🇴
Colombia
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$2,300 – $3,200 | $3,200 – $4,800 | $4,800 – $6,900 | $6,900 – $9,800 |
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