Amazon Economist salary
Based on 164 H-1B filings by Amazon, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Economist, Associate Economist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $147,000 |
| 25th | $147,578 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $173,250 |
| 90th | $194,250 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $129,485 | $127,200 | $135,000 | 41 |
| FY2021 | $79,830 | $69,992 | $135,000 | 69 |
| FY2022 | $140,000 | $104,270 | $154,900 | 105 |
| FY2023 | $143,000 | $110,094 | $166,650 | 99 |
| FY2024 | $155,700 | $147,000 | $169,180 | 70 |
| FY2025 | $158,900 | $147,510 | $185,000 | 73 |
| FY2026 | $160,000 | $149,250 | $169,533 | 91 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 81). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $147,000 | 27 |
| Level II · Qualified | $155,800 | 78 |
| Level III · Experienced | $168,480 | 51 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a economist make at Amazon?
In H-1B filings, Amazon's median base salary for Economist is $160,000; half of filings fall between $147,578 and $173,250. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Amazon sponsor H-1B visas for economists?
Yes. Amazon filed 164 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-3011 (Economists), so this page covers every job title Amazon filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology