Amazon employees working as Hardware Development Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 73 ratings. This is in line with the average of Hardware Development Engineer I professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Development Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Development Engineer I at Amazon is $113,748 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $162,881 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $95,088 (25th percentile) and $137,660 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 910 salaries submitted by Amazon Hardware Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Hardware Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $46 and $66 per hour.
Hardware Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $7,924 and $11,472 monthly.