Principal Machine Learning Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 41 certified filings
$224,393Avg. Salary
$100,000Minimum
$380,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Machine Learning Engineer is $224,393 — 85% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 41 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Machine Learning Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Machine Learning Engineer is $224,393 based on 41 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $100,000 to $380,000.
$224,393
Average
$100,000
Minimum
$380,000
Maximum
41
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Machine Learning Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | $218,718 | 4 |
| PayPal, Inc. | $288,333 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $231,264 | 6 |
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.