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Total compensation for a Amazon Design ranges from about $130K at the entry level to $1.3M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $305K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L4UX Designer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $115K | $18K | $17K | $130K - $195K |
| L5UX Designer | 3-5 YOE | $155K | $45K | $25K | $175K - $315K |
| L6Senior UX Designer | 5-9 YOE | $180K | $95K | $38K | $245K - $470K |
| PrincipalPrincipal UX Designer | 9-14 YOE | $185K | $240K | $65K | $380K - $800K |
| Senior PrincipalSenior Principal UX Designer | 13+ YOE | $185K | $460K | $95K | $555K - $1.3M |
Entry-level designer.
Mid-level. Most-common external hire level.
Senior IC designer. Owns a product surface.
Principal designer. Cross-product or design-system scope.
Senior Principal designer. External hires very rare.
Amazon UX / Product Designers use the SDE numeric ladder (L4-L7) but bands run ~10-15% below SDE. Title 'UX Designer' or 'Senior UX Designer' is common; the $185K base cap applies, though most designers don't hit it until L7.
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