As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in Washington, DC is $130,228, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,504 weekly, or $10,852 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $115,087 to $149,264. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($122,303) and 75th percentile ($140,192), while top earners (90th percentile) make $149,264 per year. This $17,889 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, Washington Senior Deep Learning Engineer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $115,087 Washington, DC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $122,303 Washington, DC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $130,228 Washington, DC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $140,192 Washington, DC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $149,264 Washington, DC 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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