American Express Company
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, American Express Company filed 16 H-1B applications for Data Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $137,794. That is 3.8% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | NY | 3 | $126,000 | $147,477 | -14.6% |
| Statisticians | NY | 3 | $142,178 | $104,110 | +36.6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | NY | 2 | $210,000 | $169,510 | +23.9% |
| Operations Research Analysts | NY | 2 | $150,725 | $83,640 | +80.2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | AZ | 1 | $179,800 | $169,510 | +6.1% |
| Financial Risk Specialists | AZ | 1 | $104,000 | $106,090 | -2% |
| Data Scientists | AZ | 1 | $98,857 | $147,477 | -33% |
| Data Scientists | TX | 1 | $125,000 | $147,477 | -15.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | NY | 1 | $95,000 | $126,353 | -24.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | AZ | 1 | $146,380 | $126,353 | +15.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Data Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Data Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 1,856 | $178,422 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,690 | $107,027 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | 1,661 | $162,976 |
| Wipro Limited | 1,510 | $150,062 |
| KPMG LLP | 1,143 | $122,121 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 678 | $179,246 |
| Ernst and Young LLP | 571 | $94,697 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 321 | $133,168 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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