Amtrak

Amtrak is a quasi-public corporation established in 1971 to operate intercity passenger rail services across the United States. It was formed by consolidating 20 private passenger railroads, aiming to revitalize and maintain rail service in the country. Amtrak's headquarters is in Washington, D.C., and it serves 43 states and the District of Columbia. The company provides intercity passenger rail transportation, including long-distance and corridor routes. A key asset is the Northeast Corridor, which connects major cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Amtrak offers various classes of service, including coach, business, and sleeper accommodations, along with amenities such as dining cars and Wi-Fi. The company focuses on accessibility and safety, ensuring a positive travel experience for all passengers, including those with disabilities. Amtrak serves a diverse customer base, including commuters, business travelers, and tourists, promoting sustainable travel options across the nation.

Transportation/trucking/railroad Washington, United States Founded 1971 ~7,091 employees

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Employees
7,091
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$508K
Revenue ~$3.6B
Total funding
$190M
Last round Oct 2024
12-month attrition
4.6%
Tech: 5.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
28
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Amtrak went from 7,025 employees in Oct 2024 to 7,091 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 121 people joined, 61 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other3,889
Engineering1,140
Operations978
Success295
Finance243
Sales212
Marketing120
HR109

Funding

  • Oct 2024 · $126M · Federal Railroad Administration
  • Sep 2024 · $63.9M · Federal Railroad Administration

Salaries at Amtrak

All salaries

13 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering96
Operations13
Consulting11
IT5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 28 filings.

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Amtrak FAQ

How many employees does Amtrak have?

Amtrak has about 7,091 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Amtrak sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Amtrak filed 28 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Amtrak's revenue per employee?

Amtrak makes about $508K in revenue per employee, based on $3.6B annual revenue and 7,091 employees.

How much does Amtrak pay?

6figr has 13 salary profiles for Amtrak in the US and 5 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Amtrak salaries page. See Amtrak salaries in the US

How much funding has Amtrak raised?

Amtrak has raised $189.9M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.