How Much I Make As A Principal Engineer At Amazon (EXACT Amount)

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Sharing income details is taboo, but it shouldn't be. In this video I'll cover exactly how much money I make, but more importantly, how I think about income.
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00:00 Introduction
03:20 Non-wage Income
07:28 Wage Income
09:35 Story
12:26 Taxes
13:40 Conclusion

Пікірлер: 538

@jm-alan Жыл бұрын

Standing ovation for actually answering the "How much do you make?" question in the first 60 seconds of the video rather than clickbaiting us into a 20-minute video where you dance around the subject before saying "you can probably figure it out" Obviously, you're under no obligation to disclose this information at all, but the fact that you did, so plainly and matter-of-factly, is definitely appreciated.

@therealdrag0 Жыл бұрын

OTOH: He lead with a very large number implying it was "his" and only later does it turn out this is his combined house-hold income including his spouse's income and a large amount (~1/3 total!!) form crypto investments not from his Amzn job at all. I'm guessing most people are like me in anticipating his Amzn wage, which is about half of the total income baited at the beginning.

@jm-alan Жыл бұрын

@@therealdrag0 That's completely valid. He also makes it pretty clear that, relative to their perspectives and values, his and his wife's incomes may as well be considered together, as they make their major financial decisions together and functionally operate as a unit. I, personally, was sufficiently satisfied with the initial 60 seconds of the video, as I'm also an SDE at AWS and know that principal engineer base salary doesn't climb much above what I make now, and know how $AMZN has been performing of late.

@tenzinlee6393 Жыл бұрын

He answered the question at 8:40.

@bobby9568 Жыл бұрын

Lol title should be: How I MADE

@NathanHedglin Жыл бұрын

This.

@leetcoderafeeq2641 Жыл бұрын

This isn't upsetting, this is inspirational!

@miguelito0o Жыл бұрын

These days, there's too many overgrown children that can't withstand seeing someone is doing better than them. I blame poor parenting when raising those children.

@akunalana6370 Жыл бұрын

Comparison is the thief of joy like he said in the beginning of the video

@Johnydrumbola Ай бұрын

@@miguelito0o You can all be hypocrite and pretend not to be upset of the reality that the proposition that all men are created equal is untrue. Some men are just born with talent and some are not. Of course it upsets me that for over 20 years now I've worked mostly 6 days a week and I can't even afford to own a house and cannot even replace my 15 years old car while the people I serve makes hundreds of thousands a year. But that is a reality of life. We are born with muscles and lesser brains unlike these engineers etc.

@Neonb88 Жыл бұрын

I loved how you mentioned values. This is the top reason I love to watch you: the kindness, generosity, and politeness in addition to all your experiences and knowledge are the top reason I watch you over similar KZfaqrs Stay awesome, Steve!

@anieudo5359 Жыл бұрын

Dude! Thanks for making this video. Started watching your channel this year and I'm very impressed with your steady progress. And I understand how this might be a sensitive topic for you , but just know that this gives new engineers like us a really good perspective on the career path.... ❤️ from Nigeria

@tuams Жыл бұрын

What a good video! Thank you for being so transparent. It shouldn't be a taboo to talk about money. You also show what a somewhat realistic view of "success" can mean and how wealth fluctuates. Look forward to the next years update! Keep sharing your knowledge, it is very helpful.

@cnid Жыл бұрын

I love your content. I am just starting my Software Engineering journey and your videos have been invaluable in setting reasonable expectations for when I join the work force in a couple years. If the industry is filled with people like you, then I am excited for when I am part of it.

@rhuynh Жыл бұрын

This is refreshingly transparent and real and really well laid out. You cover all the bases including the soft and hard considerations. I really appreciate you making this video and wish continued success on KZfaq as it seems a passion project for you.

@MichaelRicksAherne Жыл бұрын

This is a vulnerable video, despite the large income. It takes a great deal of courage to put all the details out there, knowing that you'll get some oddball reactions to it. I appreciate the honesty and find it both incredibly helpful and inspiring in its own right. Thank you so much.

@JasonGoodison Жыл бұрын

Love the transparency! Thanks for sharing, Steve!

@1attempting2bkind52 Жыл бұрын

You rock ! Thank you for this. I'm a bit worried because I have seen KZfaqrs at big tech companies either lose their job because of vlogging, or say that their vlogging was a liability at work. So, take care please, okay? This is really interesting and informative. Your content is very much appreciated. Wishing you the best.

@marietweedy2879 Жыл бұрын

Steve, it is great to see you on KZfaq. We were CFWS peeps. Your video came up in the algorithm and it’s awesome! Really great content and video. I am in the wrong sector, government work doesn’t pay as well but it’s enough to be able to do most of what you suggest. Congratulations! You got a new subscriber.

@odhran3215 Жыл бұрын

I can’t stop recommending your channel to my mates and colleagues! This was really insightful as always, thanks Steve!

@eddiejhong Жыл бұрын

I am both sad that your content and guidance didn’t exist when I was starting out in tech and elated that an entire generation of engineers will benefit from your wisdom. A lot of the advice you share here were things I learned the long and hard way. This is the way.

@calicruiser559 Жыл бұрын

your bittersweet and sincere feelings about this information encourage me to follow it even more so. i’m grateful to have come across this video and its comments. this is the way

@linonator Жыл бұрын

It’s sad that you have to mention people having resentment toward you… You earned your pay. And im sure you’ve gone through a lot of stress to get to this point. Keep up the great posts! You’ve helped me more than you’ll ever realize

@aperture0 Жыл бұрын

Those people are just jealous.

@MakerModder Ай бұрын

It really is sad but it happens. Money does not define you and its heart breaking when someone thinks that of you.

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

I'm not an engineer, but it feels like i'm talking to my previous manager who was a great mentor and advocate for his team. Glad to have stumbled on this channel! this is inspirational

@svasylenko Жыл бұрын

That's quite a bold move to disclose your earnings, and I appreciate that! Thank you for a well-explained example of the income of the software engineer in the US!

@Fastotec9 Жыл бұрын

As someone who is just breaking into the engineering field, I’m going to remember your videos for the rest of my career. Much appreciated!

@jetizon Жыл бұрын

My world is design and it's great understanding the mindset of an engineer through your channel. Thanks for your content + keep creating 👏

@am_0x2a Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I agree that pay transparency is important. I really appreciate your humility and honesty in your videos. Thanks for not being like most KZfaqrs in your topic area.

@vvolfbelorven7084 Жыл бұрын

Love it bro! Thank you! I think we need more of this: For those in better situations to share their knowledge, attitude, ethics, and culture with the numbers to back them up so that the rest of us can be motivated and hopefully convinced to how we could adopt those values, principles, and elements, and hopefully trace a path forward. Evidently, your subscribers (myself included) follow your videos because we value your insights and your communication style. Keep it up! You are the type of influencer I want in my life and in my community. I have a question. If one has an idea for a startup, where should one begin?

@MaxiTaxi1980 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the mature, rational and open video on what is a sensitive topic in our society. I work in another professional discipline (not tech) but your approach to long-term wealth building resonates with my approach in almost every way. And indeed, it's very tempting to get caught up in the hedonistic treadmill... but a bottle of Yamazaki 12 can count as an occasional indulgence 😊. Keep up the great channel!

@bambitsunami4165 Жыл бұрын

You’re the best Meta. Your content is absolute gold, thank you for what you do!!

@neilaj1987 Жыл бұрын

Truly great video. Only channel that I started supporting on Patreon. You do keep providing so much value. 🍻

@Mohitkm Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your honesty. I really appreciate the insights. I’m also an SDE at the same company in the same location so I can relate to what you’re saying. Great video!

@kevinkiripeterson1316 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq kept saying I needed to watch this video but felt it may be clickbait. Wow, was I wrong. Thank you for the open honesty and glad to see you are pursuing your passions in life.

@metalslamalchimist Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quality and sincerity! It's such an amazing and inspirational video. It's not about the amount or about bragging, but rather about quality, improvements and balanced strategies in life. As always, top quality content! 🙏

@rajatizm Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the honesty. Video is to the point, not just a clickbait. Thanks for sharing the info!

@douglas12219 Жыл бұрын

Aside from your videos being great sources of advice, I’m always impressed how well you present your ideas. You’re very concise yet get your point across. I’m writing my first one pager for Amazon right now, and your communication style is certainly something I try to channel in my writing.

@taylorg2783 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Straight to the point to answer the title and then gave a deep dive for those wanting to know more.

@kwazim0l0 Жыл бұрын

Great video man. I've quickly gone from watching a few videos to subscribing to clicking the notification bells. The amount of value that your videos bring to me as an engineer in the sector is crazy, especially considering that you're under no obligation to provie any of it. Thank you for your thoughts and ideas and I'm looking forward too future videos!

@NoahElRhandour Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your openness about salary and income. i find it weird that we dont talk a lot about that even tho its so important. thank you :)

@thefosplus Жыл бұрын

I do see those fancy whiskeys behind you, so I'm glad you're getting to enjoy some of it. Great advice throughout the video, especially in the intro and talking about self-worth and what you value.

@Loorp Жыл бұрын

Sound advice all around. Great to hear positive and productive perspective vs all the toxicity elsewhere on the internet.

@nichen6966 Ай бұрын

Very well spoken and articulated. And really do appreciate your openness and candidness in opening so much , but valuable in giving a perspective to anyone in understanding the complex life we all live trying to succeed.. where succeeding the definition of which is a current point of destination where we want to be but also understand where we need to go beyond , after each stop. Thank you so very much for this perspective.

@christopherbui7315 Жыл бұрын

My favorite part of the video is seeing how KZfaq actually costs you immense time and money. Thus proving you're doing it for the community and for younger devs looking to learn and grow. Thank you !

@beamthelaser Жыл бұрын

Details matter. Heart felt thank you for sharing your approach and advice!

@collin5119 Жыл бұрын

First of your videos that I have come across, loved the content and your style/delivery is excellent! Looking forward to you eclipsing the “1 million mark” for subscribers in the future.

@ownsaucee Жыл бұрын

Love the transparency, and lots of good advise here. Thanks for what you're doing, and congrats on getting some nice channel growth!

@crafter202 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best ever videos I have seen in youtube about income, I doubt there is any video as such at all . Thanks for making this awesome content.

@sonydominates Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for taking the courage to share this! It's honestly an inspiration for me as someone early in my career. Thanks for breaking things down and being open and transparent about everything. I aspire to be in a similar position someday

@gavmastatube Ай бұрын

Crushing it! Thanks for being so transparent and willing to help everyone

@samuelli3406 Жыл бұрын

I loved your honesty and straightforwardness. Thanks for the great content!

@nerd_alert927 Жыл бұрын

I am an Accountant (love doing Taxes, glad I understood your finance terms) and am studying cs now. I find coding super fascinating and hope to become a Financial Software Engineer in the next few years.

@doug.woodrow Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thanks for breaking this down, really helps me understand my trajectory in my career. I was wondering if you could do a video on RSUs, Options, and the strategies folks have, both pre and post-IPO? That's something I'm trying to understand as I'm working for a company with option grants, but I'm not 100% sure about the strategies as my options start to vest! This would be hugely insightful and something I don't see much helpful content on KZfaq from a software engineer perspective.

@jsephy Жыл бұрын

that was so well articulated, hope to be able to talk and get my points across in such a concise fashion in the future

@fosil100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being open about this. Really helps guide others negotiate better when people are willing to be open about what they make.

@MakerModder Ай бұрын

Pay scale is where its at. You got to be armed, those recruiters are crafty. Last one was really good at tickling out what they shouldn't know.

@rkumd1 Жыл бұрын

Best channel ever. The contents are honest and of highest quality and value for time. Respect sir!!

@aaron-uz6pc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the transparency and breakdown. I'm honestly surprised that an Amazon L7's base is that low, then again you do crush it in stock.

@rafaelmarmitt Жыл бұрын

This is really motivating me to continue studying english and focusing on my internacional carrier. Thank you man!

@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын

I'm a QAE over at Big A who started 6 months ago, I hope I get to have a journey similar to yours - so far I love the people I work with and the culture and hope years from now to still be as content in my job as you seem to be - cheers!

@eugenezh9524 Жыл бұрын

Was this a career switch for you, or were in QA before at a different company?

@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын

@@eugenezh9524 I've been in the software/hardware test industry for over a decade. Mostly contract.

@eugenezh9524 Жыл бұрын

@@BentleyPascoe Great, thank you for replying

@oscarfernandofloresgarcia4926 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the transparency. Your advice is priceless!!

@jayjones7783 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video. You understated the geographic influence on wage income, especially for big tech roles. Outside the US those numbers are largely unheard of, and in the US wage income in places like silicon Valley and New York can be significantly higher.

@nicholyse 9 ай бұрын

I don’t even know how I got here… I’m not remotely interested in this field but I found your video quite fascinating. Very analytical and I appreciate the transparency. Best of luck in the future to you and your family!

@doodahgurlie Жыл бұрын

Awesome video - very detailed and informative with great life and financial advice thrown in. Thank you for sharing!

@KhelanBhatt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the courage and transparency! Congratulations on your success - not just financially/career-wise but at living a fulfilling life. 🙏

@SmartMoneyCookie Жыл бұрын

Showing my support! Thank you for your content!

@dex1530 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Hearing the conviction in how you view life and go about it really inspires me to think of it in that way. I just turned 28, getting married in less than 100 days. This year has been life changing. My income has tripled this year, bought some nice things and enjoying it. But, coming to the realization that I need to be smarter going forward and invest in the long game.

@haramfaith Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the honesty in your video content and your perspectives!

@jb-golf007 Жыл бұрын

wow. awesome video! thanks for the candidness and sharing. very helpful and educational for someone like me looking to get some perspective and ideas.

@acdefg1001 Жыл бұрын

Wow, awesome video!!! Thank you for also sharing your personal philosophies. 🙏🙏

@ppanagos1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the transparency. Very straightforward and great advice.

@KarlPhillipBuhr Жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thanks for sharing all this great info.

@atticusrussell1225 7 ай бұрын

Not all the way through the video yet but bravo on being so transparent. Extremely useful information

@2aa22a 9 ай бұрын

Hats off! You showed guts to do it! It is so rare!

@marcusfelton7416 Жыл бұрын

Love this man keep up the great work your content has been super helpful across the board

@hockysa Жыл бұрын

this is a great video. thank you for the courage for sharing. talking about money being taboo in our society only works against the vast majority of us only to serve big corporations in keeping individuals in the dark.

@ulicznyinwestor Жыл бұрын

It's great, thank you for sharing and breaking down the taboo.

@ProfFarns Жыл бұрын

You're the man, thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great work!

@CristianHeredia0 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the transparency, as a software engineer it’s nice to hear what’s realistic.

@saggitt Жыл бұрын

Love your content, thank you for the transparency!

@BHancock9598 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I would definitely be curious to see your progression over time versus just a snapshot of last year

@Teardropper-nm3ht Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed by your approach, and that you chose an engineer for a life partner. Your advice resonates deeply with me, thank you.

@LookingAway359 Жыл бұрын

This was an extremely valuable video. Thanks Uncle Steve!

@captain_v7483 Жыл бұрын

This one was really great. Very down to earth. Appreciate the insight and advice.

@evgenynikitin8796 Жыл бұрын

I like your engineered approach! It is actually exciting! Keep on with videos

@alanalso Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing the insight. It is a shame it’s taboo, but not everyone wants to see others do just as well or succeed beyond them.

@lwandlenduli3674 Жыл бұрын

This is such an awesome video, Thank you for the effort man.

@bakhtiyarbaimenov2517 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for transparency. Your content helps a lot! Thanks!

@jimbisenius Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, and extremely well spoken. Thank you!

@AdamaLorna Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Your transparency is really refreshing and useful 😊

@dmang0 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all the details. Keep it up!

@paul.stroup Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. It is odd how this is something that is seen as unsharable. Most people rely on glassdoor or another sites to get the info. The break was great and insightful.

@thepeerdependency Жыл бұрын

You said you're looking for a mentee. Man, I've gained so much from your videos. I'm an SDE-2 at AWS and have been looking for someone more experienced that can impart knowledge on financial management and career development. I'd love to chat! Anyway, incredibly helpful video as always. Thank you

@_nikolanenadovic 5 ай бұрын

Love your story and thank you for sharing the info.

@kennyly23 3 ай бұрын

omg subscribed cause the intro! much love to you

@marred2277 Жыл бұрын

1. Thanks for sharing this. I imagine this is a bit risky if your employer gets wind of it, but one would hope they can't retaliate on you about it. For me, it's not something to be jealous or resentful of, it's something to shoot for. and 2. The zooms seem to be a bit smoother in this vid than they have been, thank you. Tbh, they're still a bit much imo, but much less jumpy than before, so much easier to tolerate. Cheers.

@thecloudterminal Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for making this video and being so honest 🙌

@kursorken Жыл бұрын

Good job thanks for sharing the numbers and that makes your advises way more convincing

@konga8165 Жыл бұрын

You can tell this dude is genuine. I love it! 🙌

@Sleppy92 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you for sharing this!

@therayvoice Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for cresting these videos. It is very rare to get some honest content.

@jjdinanno4147 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. I love your approach to these topics. Really resonates with me.

@codelinx Ай бұрын

Honestly we need more of this. People need to share this info that companies weaponize against workers and employees

@justinhui384 Жыл бұрын

I love this transparency from you :) and if anything this is a motivator.

@angeloliwanag2619 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Meta! Appreciate you bro

@googlemaster1 Жыл бұрын

I love you brother for your genuine advice and sharing tricks for good life, i am going to subscribe now.

@johnboikov1360 Жыл бұрын

We need more content like this on this platform... and social media in general

@mvaldes Жыл бұрын

Great video, lots of good info. Salary looks good but Seattle is pretty darn expensive so yeah you need a big number in there.

@hunorportik5618 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the transparency, really! Helps a lot IMHO for not-that senior engineers like me what to expect moving forward, and knowing this is doable, is smth that we are lacking here in EU, sadly... Regarding the former employees of yours, yeah, that's the only thing I've heard of AMZ, so it was kinda shocking to me there is another end of it, but hey, it's a multi. Formerly I was employed by a multi which had several different methods to manage people, so I can image everybody is right, just depends, again.