What are the main factors that influence a Junior Machine Learning Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Junior Machine Learning Engineer's salary?

A Junior Machine Learning Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,168, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,740, a Junior Machine Learning Engineer (4-7 years)earns $129,498, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,830, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,227,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Machine Learning Engineer?

Junior Machine Learning Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Machine Learning Engineer roles are District of Columbia $139,044, California $138,517, Massachusetts $136,671. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Machine Learning Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Machine Learning Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Machine Learning Engineer VI: $249,910; Lead Machine Learning Engineer: $176,190; Machine Learning Engineer V: $176,174; Machine Learning Engineer IV: $158,373; Principal Machine Learning Engineer: $158,360.

Junior Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Machine Learning Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Machine Learning Engineer in Delaware is $127,177 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, a Junior Machine Learning Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,959
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,036 to $137,532
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,893

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Junior Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,532	$11,461	$2,645	$66
Average	$127,177	$10,598	$2,446	$61
25th Percentile	$116,036	$9,670	$2,231	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Machine Learning Engineer Salaries

A Junior Machine Learning Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Junior Machine Learning Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Machine Learning Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,168
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,740
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,498
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,830
Expert (over 8 years): $172,227

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Junior Machine Learning Engineer	$82,168
Software ... Level Junior Machine Learning Engineer	$105,740
Junior Ma... Level Junior Machine Learning Engineer	$129,498
Software ... Level Junior Machine Learning Engineer	$149,830
Software ... Level Junior Machine Learning Engineer	$172,227

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How Do Junior Machine Learning Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Machine Learning Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $139,044.
California: $138,517.
Massachusetts: $136,671.

District of Columbia $139,044 California $138,517 Massachusetts $136,671 Washington $136,169 New Jersey $136,118 Alaska $135,943 Connecticut $134,209 New York $133,506

Hawaii $131,258 Rhode Island $130,203 Maryland $129,488 Minnesota $128,508 Colorado $128,131 Illinois $128,006 Oregon $127,529 Delaware $127,177

New Hampshire $126,956 Virginia $126,461 Pennsylvania $125,017 Nevada $124,289 North Dakota $124,050 Michigan $123,673 Wisconsin $123,535 Vermont $123,259

Texas $122,493 Maine $122,442 Arizona $122,367 Ohio $122,279 Georgia $121,124 Indiana $120,546 Wyoming $120,433 Utah $120,257

Iowa $120,182 Kansas $119,579 Louisiana $119,403 North Carolina $119,341 Missouri $119,315 Florida $118,826 Montana $118,562 Nebraska $118,311

Kentucky $118,173 South Carolina $117,670 Tennessee $117,356 Idaho $117,231 New Mexico $116,314 Oklahoma $116,113 Alabama $115,372 South Dakota $114,129

Arkansas $113,451 West Virginia $113,087 Mississippi $111,994

Top Paying Cities for Junior Machine Learning Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $131,622
Little Creek: $130,404
Magnolia: $130,944

Lincoln, DE $131,622 Little Creek, DE $130,404 Magnolia, DE $130,944 Milford, DE $131,622 Marydel, DE $129,915 Millsboro, DE $131,622 Millville, DE $132,502 Milton, DE $131,622

Nassau, DE $131,622 Ocean View, DE $132,502 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,502 Seaford, DE $130,241 Selbyville, DE $132,502 Smyrna, DE $129,764 Viola, DE $130,944 Woodside, DE $130,568

Bear, DE $128,809 Newark, DE $128,860 Claymont, DE $128,960 Delaware City, DE $128,860 Hockessin, DE $128,960 Kirkwood, DE $128,860 Middletown, DE $129,500 Montchanin, DE $128,960

New Castle, DE $128,960 Odessa, DE $129,676 Port Penn, DE $128,508 Rockland, DE $128,960 Saint Georges, DE $128,860 Townsend, DE $129,488 Winterthur, DE $128,960 Lewes, DE $131,622

Wilmington, DE $128,960 Dover, DE $130,342 Dover Afb, DE $130,643 Bethany Beach, DE $132,502 Bethel, DE $130,241 Bridgeville, DE $131,622 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,480 Cheswold, DE $130,040

Clayton, DE $129,714 Dagsboro, DE $132,502 Delmar, DE $130,241 Ellendale, DE $131,622 Felton, DE $131,622 Fenwick Island, DE $132,502 Frankford, DE $132,502 Frederica, DE $131,622

Georgetown, DE $131,622 Greenwood, DE $131,622 Harbeson, DE $131,622 Harrington, DE $131,622 Hartly, DE $129,651 Houston, DE $131,622 Kenton, DE $129,714 Laurel, DE $130,241

Yorklyn, DE $128,960

Junior Machine Learning Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Machine Learning Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$116,036

Average $127,177/year

$137,532

$9,670

Average $10,598/month

$11,461

$2,231

Average $2,446/week

$2,645

$56

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,532	$11,461	$2,645	$66
Average	$127,177	$10,598	$2,446	$61
25th Percentile	$116,036	$9,670	$2,231	$56

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