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Algorithm Engineer: H-1B salaries
150 labor condition applications used the job title Algorithm Engineer. Median offered base salary $157,000; middle half $121,530–$180,000.
Applications (LCAs)150
Median offered salary$157,000
Middle half of salaries$121,530–$180,000
10th–90th percentile$103,919–$193,880
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $120,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $128,394 |
| Level III (experienced) | $154,406 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $181,397 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 37 | $122,000 |
| FY2024 | 39 | $155,043 |
| FY2025 | 43 | $167,648 |
| FY2026 | 26 | $142,650 |
Cities
- Milpitas, CA41
- Ann Arbor, MI24
- New York, NY17
- Southfield, MI9
- Cupertino, CA7
- Alameda, CA6
- San Jose, CA4
- Sunnyvale, CA4
- Palo Alto, CA4
- Mountain View, CA3
- Auburn Hills, MI3
- Irvine, CA2
- Los Angeles, CA2
- Somerville, MA2
- Santa Clara, CA2
- Redwood City, CA2
- Dublin, CA2
- Troy, MI2
- Chelmsford, MA1
- San Ramon, CA1
- Ogden, UT1
- Foxborough, MA1
- Carmel, IN1
- Jersey City, NJ1
- Carrollton, TX1
- Santa Ana, CA1
- Maple Grove, MN1
- Newton Centre, MA1
- Burlington, MA1
- Katy, TX1
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).