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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Software Engineer

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ML / AI

$250,000

Median Total Comp

$183K

25th%

$352K

75th%

$462K

90th%

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The median Machine Learning Engineer salary is $250,000. View Machine Learning Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 7/20/2025

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Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
Nutanix San Jose, CA | 17 hours ago

MTS2

ML / AI

0 yrs

0 yrs

$205,000

184K | 21K | N/A
LinkedIn Mountain View, CA | 20 hours ago

Staff Software Engineer

ML / AI

10 yrs

6 yrs

$640,000

280K | 320K | 40K
Akkodis Warren, MI | 2 days ago

Contractor

ML / AI

1 yr

0 yrs

$109,200

109.2K | N/A | N/A
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  1. What is the salary of a Machine Learning Engineer with a ML / AI specialization?

    The average total compensation of a Machine Learning Engineer in United States is $250,000.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Machine Learning Engineer with a ML / AI specialization in United States?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $250,000.

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    A Machine Learning Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $280,000.

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