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Machine Learning Research: H-1B salaries
93 labor condition applications used the job title Machine Learning Research. Median offered base salary $187,741; middle half $164,403–$212,202.
Applications (LCAs)93
Median offered salary$187,741
Middle half of salaries$164,403–$212,202
10th–90th percentile$147,489–$226,158
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 93 | $187,741 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $181,100 |
| Level II (qualified) | $164,403 |
| Level III (experienced) | $163,862 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $212,202 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 32 | $199,107 |
| FY2026 | 61 | $181,100 |
Cities
- Cupertino, CA47
- Seattle, WA14
- New York, NY8
- Cambridge, MA7
- Santa Clara, CA5
- San Francisco, CA5
- Pittsburgh, PA4
- Sunnyvale, CA2
- Allston, MA1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).