Observed wage sample
978 annual wage observations currently match this role, with a middle range from $158,400 to $225,000.
Role salary
H-1B salary signals for Machine Learning Engineer
Use this page to understand wage patterns in official LCA filings for a role. Compare medians with cities and employers before drawing conclusions.
Median
$187,741
Middle range
$158,400 - $225,000
Observations
978
The median H-1B LCA wage for Machine Learning Engineer is $187,741 per year ($158,400–$225,000 middle range across 978 annual wage observations in FY2026 Q2 DOL LCA disclosure data). This is an observed filing aggregate, not total compensation or a legal wage-level determination.
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Observed wage range
Wage values from matching LCA rows that state an annual pay unit.
Median $187,741
$63,398$700,000
22 of 1,000 matching rows with a wage figure are excluded (22 stating an hourly, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly unit) — DOL publishes the pay unit per row, and the figures are not interchangeable, so they are excluded rather than converted.
Observed by wage level
What each wage level paid for Machine Learning Engineer
A wage level sets the prevailing-wage floor on a filing. This table reports the yearly prevailing wages DOL actually accepted at each level on the imported LCA rows matching this role — the filing population, not a published national salary.
DOL OES wage levels I – IV
Across 1,153 imported DOL labor condition applications for Machine Learning Engineer that state both an OES wage level and a yearly prevailing wage, this is the prevailing wage DOL accepted at each level. Median accepted prevailing wage runs from $123,531 at Level I to $196,914 at Level IV. Retrieved from official US Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data on 2026-08-09.
Wage observations
1,153
Levels published
4 of 4
Yearly prevailing wages only
Median at the top level
$196,914
| Wage level | Filings | Lowest | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 87 | $43,888 | $98,052 | $123,531 | $127,712 | $149,365 |
| Level II | 391 | $75,130 | $129,709 | $149,240 | $174,304 | $248,643 |
| Level III | 334 | $88,982 | $157,123 | $164,403 | $187,574 | $226,138 |
| Level IV | 341 | $109,262 | $169,541 | $196,914 | $213,512 | $275,850 |
Which occupation these levels belong to
Most of these filings — 610 of the 1,168 levelled rows — were filed under SOC code 15-1252.00 (Software Developers). That matters because a wage level is a percentile of the OEWS wage distribution for one SOC occupation and one area of intended employment, so these figures describe that occupation as filed, not every job that shares the title.
How much of this role’s data carries a wage level
1,168 of 1,343 imported LCA rows matching Machine Learning Engineer (87%) record an OES wage level of I through IV. A further 0 were marked N/A by the filer and 175 carry no wage-level field, which Form ETA-9035 Section F expects: an employer completes only one prevailing-wage source and only the OES option has a level. Of the levelled rows, 1,153 state their prevailing wage as a yearly figure and are the ones aggregated here — hourly, weekly, and monthly rows are excluded rather than converted. These counts cover every matching imported row, not the most recent 1,000 sampled for the wage range higher up the page.
These are observed prevailing wages on imported DOL labor condition applications matching Machine Learning Engineer, not a published wage for the role. DOL publishes the level figures per SOC occupation code and area of intended employment, and a job-title match can span more than one occupation, so read the spread rather than any single number as the answer. A prevailing wage is also a floor: the employer's offered wage on the same filing can be higher, and a certified LCA is a Department of Labor record rather than proof that USCIS approved a petition.
Salary query context
How to read Machine Learning Engineer H-1B salary results
For searches like "Machine Learning Engineer H-1B salary" or "H-1B salary database", start with the observed LCA wage range, then compare employer and worksite context before treating a number as representative.
Employer comparison
Start with Getinmentor Ai Labs, then open employer pages to compare counts, roles, worksites, source periods, and caveats together.
Worksite context
San Jose, CA is the largest observed worksite cluster for this role in the imported LCA rows.
LCA wage fields
LCA wage data behind Machine Learning Engineer salary signals
For searches like "Machine Learning Engineer H-1B salary", "H-1B salary data", or "LCA H-1B wage level", treat the role aggregate as a summary and use row-level source fields for closer research.
Annualized wage sample
The median and middle range are computed from imported annual LCA wage observations that match this role. They are useful for H-1B salary research, but they are not total compensation.
Prevailing-wage context
Official LCA rows can include offered wage, prevailing wage, wage unit, SOC code, employer, and worksite fields. Compare those source fields before reading any salary as a wage level or legal minimum.
Row-level lookup
Use the LCA database lookup when you need to inspect filings behind a role by employer, job title, SOC code, city, or state instead of relying on the aggregate role page alone.
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Employers
Top employer matches
Open an employer to see counts, roles, worksites, source freshness, and caveats together.
Getinmentor Ai LabsAI/Machine Learning Engineer$93,000WaymoMachine Learning Engineer$205,000Meta PlatformsMachine Learning Engineer$193,150ScribdMachine Learning Engineer II$195,000BlockSenior Machine Learning Engineer, Risk & Signals Control$314,500PinterestSr. Machine Learning Engineer$225,077Cvs Shared ResourcesMachine Learning Engineer$130,025Home Depot ManagementStaff Machine Learning Engineer$180,600
Cities
Common locations
Latest source period: FY2026 Q2
San Jose, CA192
San Francisco, CA82
Seattle, WA80
Palo Alto, CA69
New York, NY65
Bellevue, WA35
Santa Clara, CA28
Mountain View, CA26
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Primary source
Where this wage signal comes from
Wage values on this page are derived from DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, the official US Department of Labor disclosure dataset for Labor Condition Applications. See About data and Source status for caveats and import freshness.
DOL OFLC performance pageLast verified: .
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the H-1B salary for Machine Learning Engineer?
The median H-1B LCA wage for Machine Learning Engineer is $187,741 per year, across 978 annual wage observations in FY2026 Q2 DOL LCA disclosure data. The middle half of those filings falls between $158,400 and $225,000. This is an observed aggregate of what employers filed, not total compensation and not a legal wage-level determination. Retrieved from DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data on 2026-08-09.
What does the H-1B salary range for Machine Learning Engineer represent?
It is a 25th-to-75th-percentile band, not a minimum and maximum: of the 978 annual wage observations matching Machine Learning Engineer, a quarter were filed below $158,400 and a quarter above $225,000, so filings outside the band exist and are not errors. The band is computed only from imported DOL LCA rows carrying an annual wage, and may not represent total compensation or every worker at an employer.
How should I use H-1B salary database results for Machine Learning Engineer?
Treat $187,741 as the starting point, then narrow before you rely on it. Getinmentor Ai Labs is the largest matched employer filing for Machine Learning Engineer in this dataset, and San Jose, CA is the largest observed worksite cluster, so a single employer or metro can sit well away from the role median. Open the employer and city pages to compare counts, worksites, and source periods together. None of it is a legal minimum-salary determination or a guarantee about any individual role.
Can I use this page for H-1B wage level research for Machine Learning Engineer?
Partly, and the spread is the point: across 1,153 levelled filings matching Machine Learning Engineer, the median accepted prevailing wage runs from $123,531 at Level I to $196,914 at Level IV. DOL sets each level as a percentile of the OEWS distribution for one SOC occupation and area, and a job-title match can span more than one occupation, so read the spread rather than any single figure. This remains an aggregate salary view, not a legal wage-level or minimum-salary determination.
Why can wage fields vary across official records?
DOL disclosure rows can contain wage ranges, prevailing wages, different wage units, and different worksites. VisaSignal normalizes cautiously and keeps source caveats visible.
Does an LCA certification mean an H-1B petition was approved?
No. A DOL-certified LCA is not the same as USCIS H-1B petition approval. It is an official labor-condition filing signal that should be interpreted with that limit.
Does a PERM certification mean a green card was approved?
No. PERM certification is one step in an employment-based green card process. It does not mean a green card, I-140 petition, or adjustment of status was approved.
Can this data prove an employer will sponsor a candidate?
No. Official filing history can show recent activity, roles, worksites, and wage signals, but it does not guarantee future sponsorship or predict legal outcomes.