Machine Learning Engineer Salary
technology · United States · 2025
National Median
$162,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$100k
Entry level
P25
$128k
Junior
P50
$162k
Median
P75
$200k
Senior
P90
$248k
Top earner
P10
$100,000
P50
$162,000
P90
$248,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $192,000 | $243,000 | $300,000 |
| New York, NY | $172,800 | $218,700 | $270,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $166,400 | $210,600 | $260,000 |
| Boston, MA | $160,000 | $202,500 | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $153,600 | $194,400 | $240,000 |
| Austin, TX | $140,800 | $178,200 | $220,000 |
| Denver, CO | $140,800 | $178,200 | $220,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $134,400 | $170,100 | $210,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $128,000 | $162,000 | $200,000 |
| Miami, FL | $121,600 | $153,900 | $190,000 |
H-1B Average Wage
$158,760
DOL prevailing wage reference for Machine Learning Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$100,000 – $248,000
Interquartile Range$128,000 – $200,000
Top City (SF)$243,000
Industrytechnology
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Machine Learning Engineer market data
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Market Median: $162,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$82,000
(+102.5%)
Target
$162,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
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