As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in the US is $103,760, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,995 weekly, or $8,647 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in the US vary widely, spanning from $91,838 to $119,059. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,519) and 75th percentile ($111,768), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,059 per year. This $14,249 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Senior Deep Learning Engineer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies and industry startups. 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
Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $91,838 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $97,519 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $103,760 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $111,768 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $119,059 US January 01, 2026
25% $97,519 10% $91,838 90% $119,059 75% $111,768 $103,760 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A Senior Deep Learning Engineer ?

A Senior Deep Learning Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced deep learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems across various domains. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements, conducting research to stay updated on the latest advancements in deep learning, and optimizing existing models for performance and scalability. Key responsibilities include data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation, as well as deploying models into production environments. Proficiency in program...

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