Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 95 certified filings
$177,037Avg. Salary
$114,026Minimum
$255,200Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Machine Learning Engineer is $177,037 — 46% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 95 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Machine Learning Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Machine Learning Engineer is $177,037 based on 95 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $114,026 to $255,200.
$177,037
Average
$114,026
Minimum
$255,200
Maximum
95
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pinterest, Inc. | $181,589 | 47 |
| Home Depot Management Company LLC | $147,358 | 7 |
| PayPal, Inc. | $187,015 | 6 |
| ActiveHours, Inc. | $191,277 | 3 |
| Coupang Global LLC | $153,070 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr. Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $207,323 | 21 |
| San Francisco, CA | $185,315 | 14 |
| San Jose, CA | $180,193 | 8 |
| Seattle, WA | $158,413 | 10 |
| New York, NY | $157,968 | 5 |
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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.