Python Machine Learning Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Python Machine Learning Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Python Machine Learning Developer in the United States is $160,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,737
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,368 to $171,025
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,183
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Python Machine Learning Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $171,025 $14,252 $3,289 $82
Average $160,358 $13,363 $3,084 $77
25th Percentile $151,368 $12,614 $2,911 $73
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Key Factors That Influence Python Machine Learning Developer Salaries

A Python 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 Python Machine Learning Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Python 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): $157,611
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $158,236
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,860
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $160,109
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,714
Levels Salary
Entry Level Python Machine Learning Developer$157,611
Intermediate Level Python Machine Learning Developer$158,236
Senior Level Python Machine Learning Developer$158,860
Specialist Level Python Machine Learning Developer$160,109
Expert Level Python Machine Learning Developer$162,714
$157,611 0 yr
$158,236 < 2 yrs
$158,860 2-4 yrs
$160,109 5-8 yrs
$162,714 > 8 yrs
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How Do Python 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 Python Machine Learning Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $177,548.
  • California: $176,875.
  • Massachusetts: $174,518.

Top Paying Cities for Python 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:

  • San Jose: $202,260
  • San Francisco: $200,271
  • Oakland: $195,829

What Skills Can Increase a Python Machine Learning Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 3.42% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Insight 3.42%
Computer Science 3.85%
Economics 2.14%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Python Machine Learning Developer's salary.
  • Research Design: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Research Design
 $171,583
7%
Commitment
 $169,979
6%
Inference
 $169,979
6%
Continuous Learning
 $168,376
5%
Empowerment
 $168,376
5%
Initiative
 $166,772
4%
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Python Machine Learning Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Python 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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$151,368
Average $160,358/year
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Average $13,363/month
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Average $3,084/week
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Average $77/hour
$82
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $171,025 $14,252 $3,289 $82
Average $160,358 $13,363 $3,084 $77
25th Percentile $151,368 $12,614 $2,911 $73

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Salary Trends for Python Machine Learning Developer

Salaries for a Python Machine Learning Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $152,972 in 2023 to around $149,799 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Python Machine Learning Developer salary trends, .

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