Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 17 certified filings
$156,571Avg. Salary
$150,500Minimum
$159,100Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer is $156,571 — 29% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 17 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer is $156,571 based on 17 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $150,500 to $159,100.
$156,571
Average
$150,500
Minimum
$159,100
Maximum
17
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $156,570 | 17 |
Section 2
Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $156,570 | 17 |
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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: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.