Amazon
TechnologyAmazon H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Consistent H-1B sponsor with reliable certification rates.
E-Verify · STEM OPT eligible
Total LCA filings
4,269
Certified · FY2026
2,113
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#10
Top worksite states
WACAVANYTXMA
Top sponsored roles
Software Dev Engineer ISoftware Dev Engineer IISoftware Development Engineer IISoftware Development Engineer I
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
1,079
1,407
1,401
1,414
2,148
FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Workforce signal
No Recent LayoffsNo layoff events reported in the last 12 months
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
H-1B salaries
Median prevailing wage by role, filed with the DOL.
- Software Developers$131,082 n=3866
- Information Systems Managers$186,641 n=174
- Data Scientists$118,414 n=123
- Graphic Designers$80,746 n=43
- Project Management Specialists$102,939 n=17
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How to read this score
- The score reflects historical filing patterns, not a guarantee of future sponsorship.
- This is a single, company-wide view. Sponsorship can vary by role and team.
- A low grade can mean “does not sponsor” or simply “a smaller employer with little public LCA history.”
Built from Department of Labor LCA and USCIS public data. Full methodology.