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Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Salary in Chicago 2026
Based on 121 certified LCA filings for Machine Learning Engineer roles in Chicago (DOL FY2022β2026). Median wage: $138K. See national Machine Learning Engineer data β
$138K
Median Wage
$108K
25th Pctile
$164K
75th Pctile
121
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown, Chicago
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 11 | 9.2% | ~8% |
| Level II | 43 | 36.1% | ~22% |
| Level III | 24 | 20.2% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 41 | 34.5% | ~67% |
Top Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Employers in Chicago
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health, Inc. | 9 | $137K |
| PayPal, Inc. | 7 | $158K |
| McDonald's Corporation | 5 | $141K |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 5 | $105K |
| StoneX Group Inc. | 3 | $87K |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 3 | $95K |
| Tempus Labs, Inc. | 3 | $121K |
| Etsy, Inc. | 3 | $216K |
| Grainger Management LLC | 3 | $173K |
| StackAdapt US Inc. | 3 | $178K |
Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Filings Trend, Chicago
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 25 | $136K |
| FY2023 | 24 | $135K |
| FY2024 | 31 | $148K |
| FY2025 | 32 | $138K |
| FY2026 | 9 | $159K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022β2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Chicago. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.