H-1B & UK sponsor data
Does Amgen sponsor visas?
Yes — in the US. Amgen sponsors H-1B workers regularly — 377 certified applications in a year. Its filings cover several occupations, led by Data Scientists (24%) and Software Developers (21%).
US · H-1B
377
certified applications · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
137 petitions approved · USCIS FY2023
UK · Sponsor licence
Licensed · A-rated
Amgen Limited, Cambridge
- Skilled Worker
- Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker
Filed as
Amgen Inc.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Most filed: Software Developers, Chemists, Business Intelligence Analysts
What stands out
- Its Data Scientists pay ($138,000 median) is somewhat above the US-wide median (+8%).
- Most of its Data Scientists filings are at level II (qualified); pay rises from $127,750 at level II to $149,196 at level III.
- In the UK, Amgen Limited holds an A-rated sponsor licence covering Skilled Worker visas.
What Amgen pays on H-1B filings
Offered salaries on certified applications, by occupation. The bar shows the middle half (25th–75th percentile); the dot is the median.
| Role | Filings | Range | Median | vs market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | 57 | $119,007 – $155,178 | $138,000 | +8% |
| Software Developers | 51 | $133,037 – $154,302 | $143,325 | +0% |
| Chemists | 32 | $129,500 – $140,000 | $135,921 | +48% |
| Biological Scientists (Other) | 24 | $92,500 – $145,000 | $119,030 | +44% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 22 | $137,922 – $180,000 | $147,464 | +23% |
| Industrial Engineers | 20 | $116,506 – $145,572 | $122,715 | +9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 18 | $100,942 – $149,827 | $128,210 | +65% |
| Statisticians | 17 | $147,578 – $167,601 | $150,726 | +18% |
“vs market”: this employer’s median compared with the US-wide median for the same occupation on all certified H-1B filings.
Data Scientists pay by level
The US Department of Labor sorts every H-1B job into four wage levels by experience. Here is what Amgen offered at each.
Level II · qualified
$127,750
$114,180 – $136,990 · 20 filings
Level III · experienced
$149,196
$139,590 – $162,000 · 18 filings
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Questions about Amgen and visas
- Does Amgen sponsor H-1B visas?
- Yes. Amgen had 377 certified H-1B labor condition applications between Jul 2025 – Jun 2026, and 137 H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in FY2023. A certified application means the employer intended to hire on that visa; it doesn't guarantee sponsorship for every role.
- How much does Amgen pay on H-1B filings for Data Scientists?
- The median salary on Amgen's certified H-1B filings for Data Scientists is $138,000, with the middle half between $119,007 and $155,178 (57 filings, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Which roles does Amgen sponsor most?
- By certified H-1B filings with salary data: Data Scientists (57), Software Developers (51), Chemists (32), Biological Scientists (Other) (24), Operations Research Analysts (22). Most filings are for experienced hires; pay rises with the Labor Department's four wage levels.
- Is Amgen a licensed UK visa sponsor?
- Yes. Amgen Limited is on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors with a A rating for Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker (Register of 2026-10-07).
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