Job title
Machine Learning Scientist H-1B Salaries
330 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $142k.
Median base
$142k
Middle 50%
$119k–$170k
Filings
330
Top sponsor
Expedia
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 | 10 | $193k |
| FY2025 | 65 | $157k |
| FY2024 | 60 | $151k |
| FY2023 | 47 | $148k |
| FY2022 | 36 | $133k |
| FY2021 | 22 | $135k |
| FY2020 | 28 | $124k |
| FY2019 | 28 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 16 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $117k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $116k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Machine Learning Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Machine Learning Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Machine Learning Scientist is $142k (FY2026), from 330 filings. The middle 50% earn between $119k and $170k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Machine Learning Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Machine Learning Scientist are Expedia, Tiktok, Wayfair.
- Where are most H-1B Machine Learning Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Machine Learning Scientist roles are Seattle, WA, San Jose, CA, New York, NY.
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