Machine Learning Research

H-1B Salary Data · 52 certified filings

$188,834Avg. Salary
$114,100Minimum
$228,786Maximum

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 is $188,834 — 55% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 52 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Machine Learning Research?

The average H-1B salary for Machine Learning Research is $188,834 based on 52 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $114,100 to $228,786.

$188,834
Average
$114,100
Minimum
$228,786
Maximum
52
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Machine Learning Research

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Apple Inc. $188,833 52
Section 2

Machine Learning Research Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Cupertino, CA $194,027 30
New York, NY $186,748 7
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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.