What is the salary range for AI Research Engineer on H-1B?

H-1B salaries for AI Research Engineer range from $57,000 to $350,000.

AI Research Engineer

Q: What is the average H-1B salary for AI Research Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for AI Research Engineer is $193,714 based on 15 certified filings.

H-1B Salary Data · 15 certified filings

$193,714Avg. Salary

$57,000Minimum

$350,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for AI Research Engineer is $193,714 — 59% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 15 certified filings across all employers.

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What is the average H-1B salary for AI Research Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for AI Research Engineer is $193,714 based on 15 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $57,000 to $350,000.

$193,714

Average

$57,000

Minimum

$350,000

Maximum

Filings

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Related Roles

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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.