Job title
Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Salaries
4,297 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $155k.
Median base
$155k
Middle 50%
$123k–$188k
Filings
4,297
Top sponsor
Apple
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 92 | $185k |
| FY2025 | 969 | $166k |
| FY2024 | 718 | $170k |
| FY2023 | 530 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 658 | $159k |
| FY2021 | 468 | $148k |
| FY2020 | 371 | $137k |
| FY2019 | 301 | $125k |
| FY2018 | 139 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 43 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 8 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Machine Learning Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Machine Learning Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Machine Learning Engineer is $155k (FY2026), from 4,297 filings. The middle 50% earn between $123k and $188k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Machine Learning Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Machine Learning Engineer are Apple, Adobe, Tiktok.
- Where are most H-1B Machine Learning Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Machine Learning Engineer roles are Cupertino, CA, San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA.
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