American Eagle Outfitters
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 44 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
- Main U.S. filing address: Pittsburgh, PA
At a glance
- American Eagle Outfitters hires at the expert level. 48% of its filings are Level IV, 2.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $159,050, median prevailing wage $142,168.
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Percentiles from American Eagle Outfitters's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What American Eagle Outfitters hires for
Bar: share of American Eagle Outfitters's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $165,415 | 28 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at American Eagle Outfitters.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 25% of filings
Senior · 25% of filings
Expert · 48% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $155,605 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | $131,450 | 11 |
| Expert · Level IV | $168,575 | 21 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where American Eagle Outfitters files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $163,738 | 12 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $132,068 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $109,545 |
| 25th | $135,648 |
| 50th (median) | $159,050 |
| 75th | $171,663 |
| 90th | $185,908 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,325 | $96,190 | $140,000 | 41 |
| FY2021 | $119,265 | $99,978 | $137,500 | 31 |
| FY2022 | $140,000 | $115,000 | $155,000 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $134,450 | $117,593 | $154,000 | 36 |
| FY2024 | $129,330 | $103,281 | $150,000 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $160,698 | $138,723 | $172,508 | 42 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 2 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters's filings list its industry as Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (Retail Trade sector, NAICS 4581). Its main U.S. filing address is in Pittsburgh, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q1. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Analyst and QA Engineer and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, Pittsburgh, PA and Stockton, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does American Eagle Outfitters sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. American Eagle Outfitters filed 44 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q1. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does American Eagle Outfitters pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on American Eagle Outfitters's H-1B filings is $159,050; half of filings fall between $135,648 and $171,663. Bonus and stock are not included.