AI/ML Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 90 certified filings
$116,874Avg. Salary
$56,659Minimum
$856,572Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for AI/ML Engineer is $116,874 — 4% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 90 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for AI/ML Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for AI/ML Engineer is $116,874 based on 90 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $56,659 to $856,572.
$116,874
Average
$56,659
Minimum
$856,572
Maximum
90
Filings
Top Companies Hiring AI/ML Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INFOTECH PRISM LLC | $93,313 | 8 |
| AgileTrailblazers, LLC | $91,620 | 5 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | $165,916 | 5 |
| eBS-Minds IT Inc | $92,040 | 4 |
| FIRSTNET GLOBAL LLC | $85,030 | 4 |
| AST Global Inc. | $119,621 | 3 |
| Pyramid Consulting, Inc. | $100,470 | 3 |
| GlaxoSmithKline LLC | $122,549 | 3 |
Section 2
AI/ML Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna, VA | $165,916 | 5 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $95,265 | 11 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.