Mistral AI Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 48 H-1B filings by Mistral AI, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$280,000
Middle 50%$234.8k–$312.8k
vs. all employers+51%comparison median $185,536
Filings48FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $145,390 and $375,190.
PercentileSalary
10th$193,500
25th$234,750
50th (median)$280,000
75th$312,750
90th$330,000

By state

California
$272,909
New York
$232,500
Washington
$348,000

Bar length: number of filings (California 44). Figure: average salary in that state.

By city

Palo Alto, CA$280,000 · 44 filings

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

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 1
Level II · Qualified $280,000 16
Level III · Experienced too few 4
Level IV · Fully competent $300,000 27

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

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

In H-1B filings, Mistral AI, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $280,000; half of filings fall between $234,750 and $312,750. Bonus and stock are not included.

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

Yes. Mistral AI, Inc. filed 48 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 Mistral 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