Junior ML Engineer H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Junior / Entry-Level ML Engineer H-1B petitions in 2026.
$125,000
Median LCA Wage
$105,000
25th Percentile
$150,000
75th Percentile
~6,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel I-II
SOC Code15-2051
Seniority LevelJunior / Entry-Level
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (Junior MLE) | $133,000 | $225,000+ | |
| Meta | E3 (MLE) | $130,000 | $210,000+ |
| OpenAI | MLE I | $175,000 | $300,000+ |
| Amazon | Applied Scientist I (L4) | $120,000 | $185,000+ |
| Microsoft | SWE 59 (MLE) | $115,000 | $180,000+ |