ILLINOISLCA DATA
Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Salary in Illinois 2026
Based on 135 certified LCA filings for Machine Learning Engineer roles in Illinois (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $130K. See national Machine Learning Engineer data →
$130K
Median Wage
$106K
25th Pctile
$160K
75th Pctile
135
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Illinois
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 9 | 6.7% | ~8% |
| Level II | 52 | 38.8% | ~22% |
| Level III | 32 | 23.9% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 41 | 30.6% | ~67% |
Top Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Cities in Illinois
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 72 | $140K |
| Lake Forest | 15 | $163K |
| Schaumburg | 7 | $110K |
| Champaign | 5 | $92K |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | $160K |
| Urbana | 3 | $108K |
Top Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 12 | $165K |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | 7 | $131K |
| McDonald's Corporation | 5 | $141K |
| Grainger Management LLC | 5 | $163K |
| Tempus Labs, Inc. | 4 | $117K |
| Accenture LLP | 3 | $216K |
| QuaXigma | 3 | $87K |
| CDW LLC | 3 | $119K |
Machine Learning Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Illinois
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 42 | $128K |
| FY2023 | 41 | $135K |
| FY2024 | 52 | $144K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Illinois. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.