Insights for candidates

Career development and the jobs market
If you’re looking to advance your AWS career then this section is for you. There are numerous exciting opportunities within the AWS ecosystem for professionals of all skill and experience levels, and the good news is that with the continuous growth of AWS adoption plus AI gaining serious traction, new opportunities are emerging daily.
Like any job role, understanding the available options, who your competition is, and what to expect in the market is crucial for making the right next step—this is especially important for tech professionals working with AWS due to the wide range of career choices available. In this section, we’ll provide insights into the AWS job market, gathering feedback from professionals on everything from what employers seek in interviews to the best strategies for maximizing your earning potential.
And remember, if you want to benchmark your current earnings and see what you could be making, be sure to check out the salary tables in our key findings to discover how your compensation compares to that of your peers in your area!
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Careers and Hiring Guide
AWS Edition 2025
Key Findings
Our key findings report contains highlights from this year’s Careers and Hiring Guide, plus our salary tables to allow you to compare your compensation or benchmark your teams’ salaries or rates no matter their role in the AWS ecosystem.