Senior AI/ML Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 25 certified filings
$157,614Avg. Salary
$106,500Minimum
$285,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior AI/ML Engineer is $157,614 — 30% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 25 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior AI/ML Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior AI/ML Engineer is $157,614 based on 25 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $106,500 to $285,000.
$157,614
Average
$106,500
Minimum
$285,000
Maximum
25
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior AI/ML Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Optum Services, Inc. | $134,512 | 4 |
| Strategic Staffing Solutions, L.C. | $146,986 | 3 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $117,457 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
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Data Engineering Technical Leader ($174,585)
Infrastructure Domain Architect L2 ($94,654)
Data Engineer - Sr. Consultant level ($181,521)
Data Engineer Lead ($149,990)
Sr. Data Engineer, Data Engineering ($133,696)
Data Engineer Specialist ($150,614)
Associate, Data Engineer ($147,571)
Member of Technical Staff (AI Systems Engineer) ($332,500)
AI/ML Engineer ($116,873)
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: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.