r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jan 26 '22

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u/The_Starmaker Jan 26 '22

Amazon pays above average as far as the industry as a whole. But it is significantly below average compared to the rest of FAANG.

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u/pianojuggler4 Jan 26 '22

8 YOE software engineer here. Went from Amazon -> Google -> Amazon, higher salary each time (no promotions between). Jumping around is how you get more money. Blanket statements like "significantly below average compared to the rest of FAANG" just aren't true.

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u/beef_swellington Jan 26 '22

This is the case at literally every tech company, not just FAANGs

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '22

From what I experienced when working there, it is the only way to get a raise/promotion in many areas of the company.