Senior ML Engineer H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Senior ML Engineer H-1B petitions in 2026.
$210,000
Median LCA Wage
$180,000
25th Percentile
$260,000
75th Percentile
~8,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel III-IV
SOC Code15-2051
Seniority LevelSenior
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L5 (Senior MLE) | $187,000 | $400,000+ | |
| Meta | E5 (Senior MLE) | $183,000 | $385,000+ |
| OpenAI | Senior MLE | $300,000 | $600,000+ |
| Anthropic | Senior Research Eng | $280,000 | $550,000+ |
| Amazon | Applied Scientist II (L6) | $175,000 | $330,000+ |