Amgen Biochemist salary
Based on 36 H-1B filings by Amgen Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,671 |
| 25th | $95,892 |
| 50th (median) | $119,134 |
| 75th | $138,974 |
| 90th | $152,822 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,000 | $88,005 | $120,000 | 21 |
| FY2021 | $118,500 | $83,456 | $126,323 | 24 |
| FY2022 | $111,155 | $86,807 | $124,750 | 26 |
| FY2023 | $126,535 | $99,636 | $134,223 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $119,800 | $93,177 | $128,489 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $100,818 | $92,944 | $128,186 | 22 |
| FY2026 | $140,113 | $107,096 | $154,189 | 14 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 18). 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 | $93,847 | 16 |
| Level II · Qualified | $131,563 | 15 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a biochemist make at Amgen?
In H-1B filings, Amgen Inc.'s median base salary for Biochemist is $119,134; half of filings fall between $95,892 and $138,974. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Amgen sponsor H-1B visas for biochemists?
Yes. Amgen Inc. filed 36 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 19-1021 (Biochemists and Biophysicists), so this page covers every job title Amgen 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