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

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

How does experience change a Machine Learning Developer's salary?

A Machine Learning Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $159,597 for beginners, reaching about $160,862 at mid-level, and approach $164,764 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Learning Developer?

Machine Learning Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Learning Developer roles are District of Columbia $176,149, California $175,481, Massachusetts $173,142. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Learning Developer roles make?

Salaries for Machine Learning Developer level roles vary by specialization: Python Machine Learning Developer: $160,358; Machine Learning Researcher: $131,499; Head Of Machine Learning: $127,702; Director Of Machine Learning: $126,997; Machine Learning Analyst: $125,019.

Machine Learning Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Learning Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Learning Developer in Delaware is $161,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,150
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,011 to $171,602
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,723

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Machine Learning Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,602	$14,300	$3,300	$83
Average	$161,114	$13,426	$3,098	$77
25th Percentile	$152,011	$12,668	$2,923	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Learning Developer Salaries

A Machine Learning Developer'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 Machine Learning Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Learning Developer'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): $159,597
Early Career (1-2 years): $160,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,862
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,126
Expert (over 8 years): $164,764

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Learning Developer	$159,597
Intermediate Level Machine Learning Developer	$160,230
Senior Level Machine Learning Developer	$160,862
Specialist Level Machine Learning Developer	$162,126
Expert Level Machine Learning Developer	$164,764

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How Do Machine Learning Developer 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 Machine Learning Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $176,149.
California: $175,481.
Massachusetts: $173,142.

District of Columbia $176,149 California $175,481 Massachusetts $173,142 Washington $172,506 New Jersey $172,442 Alaska $172,219 Connecticut $170,024 New York $169,133

Hawaii $166,285 Rhode Island $164,949 Maryland $164,042 Minnesota $162,801 Colorado $162,324 Illinois $162,165 Oregon $161,560 Delaware $161,114

New Hampshire $160,834 Virginia $160,208 Pennsylvania $158,378 Nevada $157,455 North Dakota $157,153 Michigan $156,676 Wisconsin $156,501 Vermont $156,151

Texas $155,180 Maine $155,117 Arizona $155,021 Ohio $154,910 Georgia $153,446 Indiana $152,714 Wyoming $152,571 Utah $152,348

Iowa $152,253 Kansas $151,489 Louisiana $151,267 North Carolina $151,187 Missouri $151,155 Florida $150,535 Montana $150,201 Nebraska $149,882

Kentucky $149,707 South Carolina $149,071 Tennessee $148,673 Idaho $148,514 New Mexico $147,353 Oklahoma $147,098 Alabama $146,160 South Dakota $144,585

Arkansas $143,726 West Virginia $143,264 Mississippi $141,880

Top Paying Cities for Machine Learning Developers

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: $166,746
Little Creek: $165,203
Magnolia: $165,887

Lincoln, DE $166,746 Little Creek, DE $165,203 Magnolia, DE $165,887 Milford, DE $166,746 Marydel, DE $164,583 Millsboro, DE $166,746 Millville, DE $167,860 Milton, DE $166,746

Nassau, DE $166,746 Ocean View, DE $167,860 Rehoboth Beach, DE $167,860 Seaford, DE $164,996 Selbyville, DE $167,860 Smyrna, DE $164,392 Viola, DE $165,887 Woodside, DE $165,410

Bear, DE $163,183 Newark, DE $163,246 Claymont, DE $163,374 Delaware City, DE $163,246 Hockessin, DE $163,374 Kirkwood, DE $163,246 Middletown, DE $164,058 Montchanin, DE $163,374

New Castle, DE $163,374 Odessa, DE $164,280 Port Penn, DE $162,801 Rockland, DE $163,374 Saint Georges, DE $163,246 Townsend, DE $164,042 Winterthur, DE $163,374 Lewes, DE $166,746

Wilmington, DE $163,374 Dover, DE $165,124 Dover Afb, DE $165,505 Bethany Beach, DE $167,860 Bethel, DE $164,996 Bridgeville, DE $166,746 Camden Wyoming, DE $165,299 Cheswold, DE $164,742

Clayton, DE $164,328 Dagsboro, DE $167,860 Delmar, DE $164,996 Ellendale, DE $166,746 Felton, DE $166,746 Fenwick Island, DE $167,860 Frankford, DE $167,860 Frederica, DE $166,746

Georgetown, DE $166,746 Greenwood, DE $166,746 Harbeson, DE $166,746 Harrington, DE $166,746 Hartly, DE $164,249 Houston, DE $166,746 Kenton, DE $164,328 Laurel, DE $164,996

Yorklyn, DE $163,374

Machine Learning Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Learning Developer'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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$152,011

Average $161,114/year

$171,602

$12,668

Average $13,426/month

$14,300

$2,923

Average $3,098/week

$3,300

$73

Average $77/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,602	$14,300	$3,300	$83
Average	$161,114	$13,426	$3,098	$77
25th Percentile	$152,011	$12,668	$2,923	$73

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