Machine Learning Scientist Salary in San Jose, CA

12 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 Scientist in San Jose is $285,781 — 135% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$285,781
Average
$171,468
Min Est.
$514,405
Max Est.
12
Filings

Top Employers for Machine Learning Scientist in San Jose

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
TikTok Inc. $285,781 12
Section 2

Machine Learning Scientist in Other Cities

Seattle, WA
$139,124
11 filings
Boston, MA
$148,773
8 filings

Other Roles in San Jose

Software Engineer ($179,211) Software Development Engineer ($188,513) Senior Software Engineer ($196,949) Machine Learning Engineer ($202,111) Software Engineer 3 ($168,352) MTS 1, Software Engineer ($196,310) Product Manager ($188,095) Software Developer ($170,248)
Section 3
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.