At Amazon, in addition to base salary, many salaried positions include elements designed to incentivize performance and align employee contributions with company goals. This supplementary pay often takes the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) and/or performance-based bonuses. The specific structure and amount vary considerably depending on the role, level, and individual performance.
This type of remuneration serves multiple purposes. It encourages employees to think like owners, aligning their interests with the long-term success of the company through stock ownership. Performance-based bonuses provide direct financial rewards for achieving specific targets and exceeding expectations. Historically, this approach has been a cornerstone of Amazon’s compensation strategy, contributing to a culture of high performance and innovation.
