Amgen H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Amgen filed 313 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #120 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 27.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 97.8% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $140,000, 11% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
50% of Amgen's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.5 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Amgen's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (34 cases), Data Engineer (17 cases), Engineer (15 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (155), FL (40), MA (33).
FY2026 filings
313
Rank #120 nationally
Approval rate
97.8%
306 certified
Median salary
$140,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.5×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 50% of Amgen's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.5 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 34 | $153,981 |
| Data Engineer | 17 | $126,438 |
| Engineer | 15 | $125,467 |
| Specialist Software Engineer | 14 | $143,969 |
| Data Scientist | 13 | $152,565 |
| Process Development Senior Scientist | 11 | $136,653 |
| Associate Software Engineer | 10 | $113,389 |
| Finance & Strategy Leadership Development Program | 9 | $144,999 |
| Commercial Leadership Program | 8 | $135,991 |
| Process Development Sr Scientist | 7 | $137,268 |
Top worksite states
CA
155 filings
FL
40 filings
MA
33 filings
NC
22 filings
TX
14 filings
RI
8 filings
IL
8 filings
NJ
8 filings
OH
6 filings
NY
4 filings
Year-over-year trend
Amgen filed 429 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 313 in FY2026 — a decrease of 27.0%.
Amgen H-1B FAQs
Does Amgen sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Amgen filed 313 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #120 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Amgen's H-1B approval rate?
97.8% of Amgen's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Amgen pay H-1B workers?
Amgen's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $140,000 (average $142,176). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Amgen sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 34 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $153,981. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Amgen hire H-1B workers?
CA is Amgen's top H-1B worksite state with 155 filings in FY2026, followed by FL (40) and MA (33). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Amgen?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Amgen's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.5 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.