Senior Machine Learning Engineer salary in the United States

Senior Machine Learning Engineers working in the United States earn normally around $145,500 per year and most of the ML, AI salaries are between $83,200 and $190,000 per year.

If you earn less than $83,200 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior Machine Learning Engineer job in the United States.

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average Senior Machine Learning Engineer salary in the United States
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top 10% of market$190,000
top 25% of market$176,700
average salary$142,800
median salary$145,500
bottom 25% of market$105,000
bottom 10% of market$83,200

Average and median Senior Machine Learning Engineer salary in the United States

The average salary for Senior Machine Learning Engineers in the United States is $142,800 per year, while the median salary is $145,500 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Senior Machine Learning Engineer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than $145,500 and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer compensation statistics and percentiles in the United States

The top 25% best earning Senior Machine Learning Engineers earn more than $176,700 per year and the top 10% reach over $190,000, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior Machine Learning Engineers earn less than $105,000 per year and 10% earn less than $83,200.

ML, AI salaries in other states in the U.S.

You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior Machine Learning Engineers can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in the United States, but you can select a different state below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 5625 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Senior Machine Learning Engineer salary in the United States?

The average salary for Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the United States is $142,800 per year, while the median salary is $145,500 per year.

How much does a Senior Machine Learning Engineer earn in the United States?

Senior Machine Learning Engineers in the United States can earn between $83,200 and $190,000 per year. You can find Senior Machine Learning Engineer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the United States?

The highest salary is $287,500 per year. Best paying Senior Machine Learning Engineer jobs in the United States can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the United States?

The lowest salary for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the United States is $52,500, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.