Amgen Chemist salary
Based on 50 H-1B filings by Amgen Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $121,278 |
| 25th | $130,000 |
| 50th (median) | $134,736 |
| 75th | $140,000 |
| 90th | $157,143 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,449 | $81,498 | $119,000 | 19 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $91,126 | $120,815 | 24 |
| FY2022 | $121,028 | $113,625 | $124,250 | 36 |
| FY2023 | $119,288 | $109,386 | $126,000 | 30 |
| FY2024 | $125,000 | $106,922 | $134,554 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $132,820 | $130,000 | $140,000 | 21 |
| FY2026 | $136,720 | $130,000 | $140,000 | 29 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 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 | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | $129,950 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | $135,460 | 22 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $138,850 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a chemist make at Amgen?
In H-1B filings, Amgen Inc.'s median base salary for Chemist is $134,736; half of filings fall between $130,000 and $140,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Amgen sponsor H-1B visas for chemists?
Yes. Amgen Inc. filed 50 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 19-2031 (Chemists), 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