Job title
Machine Learning Research Engineer H-1B Salaries
193 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $174k.
Median base
$174k
Middle 50%
$145k–$198k
Filings
193
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 | 2 | $178k |
| FY2025 | 17 | $190k |
| FY2024 | 35 | $182k |
| FY2023 | 22 | $185k |
| FY2022 | 33 | $191k |
| FY2021 | 32 | $165k |
| FY2020 | 28 | $170k |
| FY2019 | 15 | $125k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $132k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $120k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Machine Learning Research Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Machine Learning Research Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Machine Learning Research Engineer is $174k (FY2026), from 193 filings. The middle 50% earn between $145k and $198k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Machine Learning Research Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Machine Learning Research Engineer are Apple, Scale AI, Samsung Research America.
- Where are most H-1B Machine Learning Research Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Machine Learning Research Engineer roles are Cupertino, CA, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA.
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