Machine Learning Engineer Salary in the United States

Machine Learning Engineer Salary

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in the United States is $108,898. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,923 to a high of $128,083, with most professionals earning between $100,013 and $118,940.

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Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $91,923 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $100,013 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $108,898 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $118,940 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $128,083 US April 01, 2025
25% $100,013 10% $91,923 90% $128,083 75% $118,940 $108,898 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Machine Learning Engineer ?

Machine learning (ML) is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems use to effectively perform a specific task without using explicit instructions, relying on patterns and inference instead. It is seen as a subset of artificial intelligence. Machine learning algorithms build a mathematical model of sample data, known as "training data", in order to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to perform the task.:2 Machine learning algorithms are used in a wide variety of applications, such as email filtering, and computer vision, where...

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machine Learning Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $100,013 to $118,940 with the average base salary of $108,898. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,013 to $118,940 with the average total cash compensation of $108,898.

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