As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in Aurora, IL is $118,027, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,270 weekly, or $9,836 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 San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $104,305 to $135,280. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,844) and 75th percentile ($127,058), while top earners (90th percentile) make $135,280 per year. This $16,214 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, Aurora Senior Deep Learning Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Senior Deep Learning Engineer job salary. 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 $104,305 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $110,844 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $118,027 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $127,058 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $135,280 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
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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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    AI Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Deep Learning Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 Senior Deep Learning Engineer in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Senior Deep Learning Engineer ranges from $110,844 to $127,058 with the average base salary of $118,027. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,053 to $152,103 with the average total cash compensation of $133,973.
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