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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Software Engineer

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ML / AI

$250,000

Median Total Comp

$182K

25th%

$360K

75th%

$463K

90th%

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The median Machine Learning Engineer salary is $250,000. View Machine Learning Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 5/7/2025

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Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus

Startup

San Francisco, CA | 3 hours ago

L1

ML / AI

1 yr

1 yr

$100,000

100K | N/A | N/A
Facebook Menlo Park, CA | a day ago

E6

ML / AI

8 yrs

0 yrs

$653,500

280K | 300K | 73.5K
BlackSky Washington DC | a day ago

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5-10 yrs

2-4 yrs

$155,000

145K | 10K | N/A
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FAQ

  1. What is the salary of a Machine Learning Engineer with a ML / AI specialization?

    The average total compensation of a Machine Learning Engineer in United States is $250,000.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Machine Learning Engineer with a ML / AI specialization in United States?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $250,000.

  3. Where is a Machine Learning Engineer paid the most?

    A Machine Learning Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $259,950.

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