Last Updated Apr 2026
Washington, DC
3,445 employees
Est. 1971
amtrak.com
Amtrak — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Amtrak H1B Salaries
Amtrak H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$70k
$120k
$170k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Engineer | 25 | $109,900 | $140,000 | $161,673 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 21 | $109,900 | $125,923 | $145,642 |
| Lead Technologist | 15 | $100,000 | $117,582 | $125,320 |
| Lead Systems Developer | 12 | $99,300 | $104,575 | $145,000 |
| Principal Applications Systems Engineer | 8 | $125,000 | $136,053 | $136,053 |
| Principal Technologist | 7 | $125,000 | $130,900 | $152,048 |
| Senior Principal Systems Engineer | 6 | $135,000 | $145,716 | $175,427 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 6 | $113,200 | $144,162 | $156,367 |
| Principal Application System Engineer | 5 | $120,000 | $133,900 | $145,000 |
| Project Controls Specialist | 5 | $64,147 | $79,248 | $90,002 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 4 | $87,194 | $110,055 | $119,480 |
| Project Controls Manager | 4 | $113,200 | $113,946 | $139,214 |
| Program Manager | 4 | $113,214 | $113,950 | $136,000 |
| Senior Principal Data Engineer | 4 | $164,029 | $172,068 | $180,149 |
| Principal Application Systems Engineer | 3 | $140,000 | $140,000 | $145,500 |
| Lead Software Engineer Mainframe | 3 | $124,600 | $130,431 | $139,300 |
| Lead Quality Assurance Engineer | 3 | $125,998 | $126,000 | $135,054 |
| Lead Data Analyst | 3 | $94,300 | $96,720 | $101,566 |
| Lead Business Analyst | 3 | $97,951 | $108,999 | $109,000 |
| Lead Data Engineer | 3 | $103,700 | $115,000 | $125,944 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | 125 | $70,574 | $127,000 | $185,764 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 33 | $64,000 | $98,000 | $161,673 |
| Washington Dc, District of Columbia | 17 | $99,000 | $138,819 | $163,000 |
| New York, New York | 12 | $67,850 | $92,042 | $152,700 |
| Herndon, Virginia | 8 | $124,600 | $142,482 | $152,048 |
| Washington D.c., District of Columbia | 4 | $130,000 | $146,250 | $155,000 |
| Sandy Springs, Georgia | 4 | $63,315 | $73,320 | $125,320 |
| Seattle, Washington | 4 | $85,581 | $91,853 | $150,259 |
| Aldie, Virginia | 3 | $132,309 | $145,101 | $157,061 |
| Middletown, Delaware | 3 | $125,923 | $144,123 | $146,078 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amtrak pays a median H-1B salary of $125,944 for sponsored positions, with an average of $124,194. The average prevailing wage across Amtrak's filings is $118,970. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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