Luma AI Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 26 H-1B filings by Luma AI, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$187,500
Middle 50%$170k–$191.9k
vs. all employers+1%comparison median $185,536
Filings26FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $165,000 and $237,786.
PercentileSalary
10th$170,000
25th$170,000
50th (median)$187,500
75th$191,922
90th$212,337

By state

California
$186,800
New York
$223,579
Washington
$187,500

Bar length: number of filings (California 24). Figure: average salary in that state.

By city

Palo Alto, CA$187,500 · 13 filings
Redwood City, CA$187,500 · 10 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry – 0
Level II · Qualified $187,500 26
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at Luma AI?

In H-1B filings, Luma AI, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $187,500; half of filings fall between $170,000 and $191,922. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Luma AI sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist (computer science)s?

Yes. Luma AI, Inc. filed 26 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1221 (Computer and Information Research Scientists), so this page covers every job title Luma AI filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology