As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Acton, CA is $120,996, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,327 weekly, or $10,083 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Machine Learning Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Machine Learning Engineer in Acton, CA vary widely, spanning from $102,591 to $140,661. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,362) and 75th percentile ($131,289), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,661 per year. This $19,927 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Acton Machine Learning Engineer often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $102,591 Acton, CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $111,362 Acton, CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $120,996 Acton, CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $131,289 Acton, CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $140,661 Acton, CA February 01, 2026
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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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    Machine Learning Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer IV

    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 Acton, CA. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $111,362 to $131,289 with the average base salary of $120,996. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,866 to $148,271 with the average total cash compensation of $133,901.

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