Job title
Senior Algorithm Engineer H-1B Salaries
62 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $138k.
Median base
$138k
Middle 50%
$126k–$156k
Filings
62
Top sponsor
Alibaba Group U.S.
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 | 1 | $129k |
| FY2025 | 2 | $126k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $129k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $148k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $154k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $145k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $141k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $132k |
| FY2018 | 4 | $117k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $125k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $120k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Algorithm Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Algorithm Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Algorithm Engineer is $138k (FY2026), from 62 filings. The middle 50% earn between $126k and $156k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Algorithm Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Algorithm Engineer are Alibaba Group U.S., Fortemedia, Magna Electronics.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Algorithm Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Algorithm Engineer roles are Bellevue, WA, New York, NY, Santa Clara, CA.
Calculate your H-1B lottery odds →orCheck out the insights →