What is the average salary for ML Engineer?

The average salary for ML Engineer is $209,024.00 – $326,503.00 per year, based on 17 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for ML Engineer calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

ML Engineer salaries

Average salary

$209–326.5K/ year

25th percentile

$175K

75th percentile

$350K

Based on

17 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$209.2–335.8K	$157–243.1K	+36%
Senior	$208.9–321.4K	$192.9–291K	+10%

Top locations

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United States

14 jobs

$204.3–334.1K

California, United States

10 jobs

$216–350.3K

New York, United States

4 jobs

$175–293.8K

San Francisco, CA, United States

4 jobs

$265.3–372K

New York, NY, United States

3 jobs

$175–291.7K

New York, NY, United States

3 jobs

$175–291.7K

Top skills

Python

4,226 jobs

$181.3–292.3K

Kubernetes

1,733 jobs

$184.7–289.9K

C++

1,448 jobs

$169.9–291.1K

Machine Learning

1,160 jobs

$202.9–324.2K

Distributed Systems

1,130 jobs

$208.9–331.2K

Data Analysis

1,080 jobs

$179.1–250.2K

Related titles

Software Engineering

1,351 jobs

$189.5–307.8K

Hardware Engineering

652 jobs

$160.9–296.5K

Infrastructure Engineering

643 jobs

$197.8–312.1K

Platform Engineering

628 jobs

$205.2–322.2K

Software Engineer

534 jobs

$197.9–319.6K

Technical Program Management

490 jobs

$198.3–304.4K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for ML Engineer?: The average salary for ML Engineer is $209,024.00 – $326,503.00 per year, based on 17 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for ML Engineer calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.