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AI/ML Researcher

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 10 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader RESEARCHER profile (2,553 filings).
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10

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$203,923

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

2

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$182,389

25th Percentile

$195,000

Median (50th)

$203,923

75th Percentile

$209,082

90th Percentile

$219,220

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Top Employers Hiring AI/ML Researcher
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Together Computer, Inc. 8 $206,503 $190,486 - $250,370 100.0%
GN Audio USA Inc 1 $150,000 $150,000 - $150,000 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
Unspecified 5 $209,082 $150,000 - $211,432
Staff 3 $195,000 $190,486 - $203,923
Principal 1 $250,370 $250,370 - $250,370
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Geographic Distribution
Based on 9 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
San Francisco CA 3 $209,082
Seattle WA 2 $220,428
Cupertino CA 1 $150,000
MENLO PARK CA 1 $200,000
SEATTLE WA 1 $195,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of AI/ML Researcher with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
AI/ML Researcher Unspecified 6 $178,266
STAFF AI/ML RESEARCHER 3 $196,470
Principal AI/ML Researcher 1 $250,370
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2021 1 $150,000 100.0%
2023 2 $197,500 100.0%
2025 3 $203,923 100.0%
2026 3 $209,082 100.0%
Company Comparison - AI/ML Researcher

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Together Computer, Inc. 8 $206,503 100.0%
GN Audio USA Inc 1 $150,000 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.