Job title
Principal Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Salaries
100 certified H-1B filings · FY2018–FY2026 · median base $206k.
Median base
$206k
Middle 50%
$175k–$245k
Filings
100
Top sponsor
Roblox
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 | 6 | $220k |
| FY2025 | 35 | $216k |
| FY2024 | 25 | $192k |
| FY2023 | 12 | $192k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $200k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $180k |
| FY2020 | 4 | $180k |
| FY2018 | 1 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Machine Learning Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Machine Learning Engineer is $206k (FY2026), from 100 filings. The middle 50% earn between $175k and $245k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Machine Learning Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Machine Learning Engineer are Roblox, Palo Alto Networks, Qualcomm Technologies.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Machine Learning Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Machine Learning Engineer roles are Santa Clara, CA, San Mateo, CA, San Diego, CA.
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