Question 1

Does Amazon Web Services, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Web Services, Inc. has filed 18,929 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 95,518 total positions across 44 states. The median salary for Amazon Web Services, Inc.'s sponsored positions is $144,900.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Amazon Web Services, Inc. pay?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Web Services, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $144,900 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Amazon Web Services, Inc.'s positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Amazon Web Services, Inc. also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Web Services, Inc. has filed 3,136 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.8% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Amazon Web Services, Inc. an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Amazon Web Services, Inc. is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2026	1,810	1,810	0	0
2025	3,331	3,326	2	3
2024	4,098	4,097	0	1
2023	3,324	3,321	0	3
2022	1,051	1,036	0	15
2021	1,860	1,851	2	7
2020	460	456	1	3
2019	1,220	1,197	4	19
2018	1,213	1,188	12	13
2017	455	453	1	1
2016	101	95	2	4

Amazon Web Services, Inc. — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

Amazon Web Services, Inc. LCA & H1B Filings

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