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AWS Mid FDE salary
AWS mid-level ProServe / GenAI FDE seats often sit in the lower-to-middle of the $175K–$350K discussion band — Bedrock delivery under IAM, PrivateLink, and engagement SOW constraints.
Figures are directional public aggregates — not official AWS offers. Equity markets, location, and refreshers move outcomes.
Compensation snapshot
| Signal | Cited figure |
|---|---|
| Level | Mid |
| Base (cited) | $145K–$175K |
| TC range | $175K–$250K |
| Directional median | $210K |
| Equity | AWS packaging often includes base + bonus (+ stock depending on track). Confirm ProServe utilization and coding expectations. |
Model multi-year packages with the comp calculator. Negotiate with the equity negotiation guide.
What Mid usually means
- Land thin Bedrock / RAG slices with clear SOW fences
- Treat VPC, PrivateLink, and least-privilege IAM as design inputs
- Leave knowledge transfer so solutions survive after the engagement
- Clarify SA vs delivery-owned measurement early
Negotiation notes
- Ask about utilization targets and how much production code you write weekly
- Compare against Microsoft mid Azure AI and Google Cloud mid packages
- Model bonus carefully when comparing to lab equity offers
- Confirm travel and partner vs direct mix before accepting title inflation
Interview prep
Company loop: AWS FDE interview guide. Drills: decomp, simulator, 7-day week plan.
FAQ
What is AWS mid-level GenAI FDE salary?
Public discussions of mid-level AWS ProServe GenAI Forward Deployed Engineer packages often fall between roughly $175K and $250K total compensation, inside a wider $175K–$350K role band.
Is AWS GenAI FDE the same as Solutions Architect?
Overlap exists. FDE / ProServe GenAI labels usually imply deeper implementation and delivery ownership after the sale. Confirm coding bar and KPI model with recruiting.