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Machine Learning Engineers salaries

What machine learning engineers roles pay in United States, from live vacancies on AutomationRoles.ai.

Median salary · United States

$216,785

25th percentile
$178,100
Median (50th)
$216,785
75th percentile
$244,681

Based on 98 live roles. Figures are annual, in USD, updated nightly.

By experience level

In United States

 25thMedian75thSample
Mid$160,325$200,000$243,57555
Senior$194,094$218,750$243,08036

By location

 25thMedian75thSample
Mountain View$217,750$242,150$280,50020
San Francisco$185,000$225,000$250,00017
New York$165,033$225,000$225,0009
Boston$182,875$189,000$211,5508

Indicative US ranges based on 2024-2025 market data; figures vary widely by region (SF/NYC/Seattle pay a premium), company stage and equity. Total compensation at large tech and AI firms can exceed base salary substantially through stock and bonuses.

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