What are the main factors that influence a Machine Learning Software Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Machine Learning Software Engineer's salary?

A Machine Learning Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $127,004 for beginners, reaching about $129,334 at mid-level, and approach $138,098 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Learning Software Engineer?

Machine Learning Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Learning Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $141,509, California $140,972, Massachusetts $139,093. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Learning Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Machine Learning Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Machine Learning Engineer: $176,230; Machine Learning Engineer V: $176,216; Machine Learning Engineer IV: $158,373; Principal Machine Learning Engineer: $158,360; Machine Learning Engineer Intern: $133,339.

Machine Learning Software Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Machine Learning Software Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Learning Software Engineer in Rhode Island is $132,511 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Machine Learning Software Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,506
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,188 to $144,024
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,789

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Machine Learning Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,024	$12,002	$2,770	$69
Average	$132,511	$11,043	$2,548	$64
25th Percentile	$122,188	$10,182	$2,350	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Learning Software Engineer Salaries

A Machine Learning Software Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Machine Learning Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Learning Software Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $127,004
Early Career (1-2 years): $127,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,334
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,051
Expert (over 8 years): $138,098

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Learning Software Engineer	$127,004
Intermediate Level Machine Learning Software Engineer	$127,781
Senior Level Machine Learning Software Engineer	$129,334
Specialist Level Machine Learning Software Engineer	$135,051
Expert Level Machine Learning Software Engineer	$138,098

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How Do Machine Learning Software Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Machine Learning Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,509.
California: $140,972.
Massachusetts: $139,093.

District of Columbia $141,509 California $140,972 Massachusetts $139,093 Washington $138,582 New Jersey $138,531 Alaska $138,352 Connecticut $136,588 New York $135,873

Hawaii $133,585 Rhode Island $132,511 Maryland $131,783 Minnesota $130,786 Colorado $130,403 Illinois $130,275 Oregon $129,789 Delaware $129,431

New Hampshire $129,206 Virginia $128,703 Pennsylvania $127,233 Nevada $126,492 North Dakota $126,249 Michigan $125,865 Wisconsin $125,725 Vermont $125,444

Texas $124,664 Maine $124,613 Arizona $124,536 Ohio $124,447 Georgia $123,271 Indiana $122,683 Wyoming $122,568 Utah $122,389

Iowa $122,312 Kansas $121,699 Louisiana $121,520 North Carolina $121,456 Missouri $121,430 Florida $120,932 Montana $120,664 Nebraska $120,408

Kentucky $120,267 South Carolina $119,756 Tennessee $119,437 Idaho $119,309 New Mexico $118,376 Oklahoma $118,171 Alabama $117,417 South Dakota $116,152

Arkansas $115,462 West Virginia $115,091 Mississippi $113,979

Top Paying Cities for Machine Learning Software Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $134,684
Albion: $132,447
Ashaway: $135,195

Adamsville, RI $134,684 Albion, RI $132,447 Ashaway, RI $135,195 Barrington, RI $132,447 Block Island, RI $134,492 Bradford, RI $135,106 Bristol, RI $132,320 Carolina, RI $134,007

Charlestown, RI $134,147 Chepachet, RI $132,192 Clayville, RI $132,320 Coventry, RI $132,192 West Greenwich, RI $132,102 East Greenwich, RI $132,281 Exeter, RI $135,106 Fiskeville, RI $132,447

Forestdale, RI $132,320 Foster, RI $132,102 Glendale, RI $132,102 Greene, RI $133,585 Greenville, RI $132,447 Harmony, RI $132,409 Harrisville, RI $132,192 Hope, RI $132,447

Hope Valley, RI $135,195 Hopkinton, RI $135,234 Jamestown, RI $133,879 Kenyon, RI $135,067 Little Compton, RI $134,633 Manville, RI $132,447 Mapleville, RI $132,102 Newport, RI $133,904

Middletown, RI $134,467 North Kingstown, RI $132,064 North Scituate, RI $132,409 Oakland, RI $132,230 Pascoag, RI $132,153 Pawtucket, RI $132,447 Central Falls, RI $132,447 Cumberland, RI $132,447

Lincoln, RI $132,447 Portsmouth, RI $133,368 Prudence Island, RI $132,192 Rockville, RI $135,234 Saunderstown, RI $133,956 Shannock, RI $135,029 Slatersville, RI $132,320 Slocum, RI $133,956

Tiverton, RI $134,722 Wakefield, RI $133,815 Kingston, RI $133,841 Narragansett, RI $133,866 Peace Dale, RI $133,815 Warren, RI $132,409 Warwick, RI $132,447 Westerly, RI $135,272

West Kingston, RI $133,917 West Warwick, RI $132,447 Wood River Junction, RI $135,106 Woonsocket, RI $132,320 North Smithfield, RI $132,409 Wyoming, RI $135,067 Providence, RI $132,447 Cranston, RI $132,447

North Providence, RI $132,447 East Providence, RI $132,447 Riverside, RI $132,447 Rumford, RI $132,447 Smithfield, RI $132,447 Johnston, RI $132,447

Machine Learning Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Learning Software Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$122,188

Average $132,511/year

$144,024

$10,182

Average $11,043/month

$12,002

$2,350

Average $2,548/week

$2,770

$59

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,024	$12,002	$2,770	$69
Average	$132,511	$11,043	$2,548	$64
25th Percentile	$122,188	$10,182	$2,350	$59

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