Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 16 certified filings
$238,510Avg. Salary
$171,621Minimum
$360,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer is $238,510 — 96% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 16 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer is $238,510 based on 16 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $171,621 to $360,000.
$238,510
Average
$171,621
Minimum
$360,000
Maximum
16
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Coupang Global LLC | $227,052 | 3 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $177,984 | 3 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | $238,943 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $243,121 | 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: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.