American Express Risk Analyst salary
Based on 51 H-1B filings by American Express, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Financial Risk Specialist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,869 |
| 25th | $127,712 |
| 50th (median) | $139,453 |
| 75th | $150,605 |
| 90th | $160,474 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2022 | $122,364 | $117,998 | $123,685 | 15 |
| FY2023 | $124,289 | $100,693 | $133,726 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $129,986 | $121,950 | $136,430 | 20 |
| FY2025 | $141,834 | $127,421 | $152,809 | 22 |
| FY2026 | $136,531 | $128,237 | $147,031 | 29 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New York 34). 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 | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | $140,126 | 20 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 6 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $136,531 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a risk analyst make at American Express?
In H-1B filings, American Express's median base salary for Risk Analyst is $139,453; half of filings fall between $127,712 and $150,605. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does American Express sponsor H-1B visas for risk analysts?
Yes. American Express filed 51 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 13-2054 (Financial Risk Specialists), so this page covers every job title American Express 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