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Mistral AI H-1B salaries (2026)

Yes — Mistral AI sponsors H-1B workers. Across 27 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $238,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated February 2, 2026
Certified H-1B filings

Mistral AI filed 27 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 4 states between Jan 2025 and Feb 2026. The median offered base wage was $238,000.

Median offered wage
$238,000
Certified filings
27
Work locations
4 states
Distinct roles
7

Most-filed roles at Mistral AI

RoleFilingsMedian wage
Ai Scientist13$260,000
Research Engineer4$252,500
Applied Ai Engineer3$180,000
Solution Architect3$150,000
Applied Ai Scientist2$247,500
Software Engineer1$235,000
Ai Researcher1$348,000

Wage-level distribution

DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).

LevelFilingsMedian wage
Level I — entry2$139,000
Level II — qualified7$180,000
Level III — experienced1$205,000
Level IV — fully competent17$280,000

Where Mistral AI hires

StateFilingsMedian wage
California23$238,000
New York2$232,500
Texas1$235,000
Washington1$310,000

Recent certified filings

Job titleLocationWageLevelDecided
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$128,000IFeb 2026
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$165,000IIFeb 2026
AI ScientistNew York, New York$240,000IVFeb 2026
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$205,000IIIFeb 2026
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$238,000IVFeb 2026
Applied AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$270,000IVJan 2026
Applied AI ScientistNew York, New York$225,000IVJan 2026
Solution Architect (AI Deployment Strategist)Palo Alto, California$150,000IIDec 2025
Solution Architect (AI Deployment Strategist)Palo Alto, California$150,000IIDec 2025
Research EngineerPalo Alto, California$330,000IVNov 2025
Applied AI EngineerPalo Alto, California$190,000IINov 2025
Research EngineerSeattle, Washington$310,000IVNov 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$330,000IVAug 2025
Research EngineerPalo Alto, California$185,000IIAug 2025
Research EngineerPalo Alto, California$195,000IIJun 2025
Software EngineerAustin, Texas$235,000IVJun 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$280,000IVJun 2025
Solution ArchitectStudio City, California$210,000IVMay 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$260,000IVMay 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$300,000IVMay 2025
Applied AI EngineerPalo Alto, California$180,000IIMay 2025
Applied AI EngineerPalo Alto, California$150,000IMay 2025
AI ResearcherPalo Alto, California$348,000IVMay 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$260,000IVApr 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$280,000IVMar 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$330,000IVMar 2025
AI ScientistPalo Alto, California$300,000IVJan 2025

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Jan 2025Feb 2026.

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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.