Machine Learning Research Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

8 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Machine Learning Research Engineer in San Francisco is $204,125 — 68% above the national median of $121,514.

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$204,125
Average
$122,475
Min Est.
$367,425
Max Est.
8
Filings

Top Employers for Machine Learning Research Engineer in San Francisco

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Scale AI, Inc. $212,571 7
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.