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      How much does Machine Learning Software Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $162K - $255K/yr
      $202K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $122K - $180K/yrBase pay
      $40K - $74K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $162K-$255K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025142 Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Machine Learning Software Engineer

      38 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      4-6 years
      $172K/yr
      ($172K • $0)
      Menlo Park, CA

      submitted on Apr 27, 2025

      $172K/yr
      $172K • $0
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      1-3 years
      $190K/yr
      ($190K • $0)
      Palo Alto, CA

      submitted on Apr 20, 2025

      $190K/yr
      $190K • $0
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      4-6 years
      $184K/yr
      ($184K • $0)
      Menlo Park, CA

      submitted on Dec 23, 2024

      $184K/yr
      $184K • $0
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      1-3 years
      $317K/yr
      ($195K • $122K)
      Menlo Park, CA

      submitted on Aug 13, 2024

      $317K/yr
      $195K • $122K
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      4-6 years
      $316K/yr
      ($241K • $75K)
      San Francisco, CA

      submitted on Mar 19, 2024

      $316K/yr
      $241K • $75K
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      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      1-3 years
      $360K - $418K/yr
      Sunnyvale, CA

      submitted on Mar 1, 2024

      $360K - $418K/yr
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      4-6 years
      $204K/yr
      ($136K • $68K)
      Bentonville, AR

      submitted on Jan 9, 2024

      $204K/yr
      $136K • $68K
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      1-3 years
      $150K/yr
      ($150K • $0)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Aug 9, 2023

      $150K/yr
      $150K • $0
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      7-9 years
      $262K/yr
      ($214K • $48K)
      Seattle, WA

      submitted on Jul 5, 2023

      $262K/yr
      $214K • $48K
      Software Engineer - Machine Learning
      |
      0-1 year
      $73K/yr
      ($73K • $0)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Jun 1, 2023

      $73K/yr
      $73K • $0
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      Total pay trajectory

      Machine Learning Engineer
      $131K–$205K/yr
      Lead Machine Learning Engineer
      $161K–$260K/yr
      Senior Manager of Machine Learning
      $210K–$335K/yr

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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top paying industry for Machine Learning Software Engineer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $336,439.

      Information Technology

      Top paying companies in Information Technology for Machine Learning Software Engineer are Meta, Dropbox, and LinkedIn.

      Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer - Machine Learning salaries

      • The average salary for Software Engineer - Machine Learning is $201,553 per year or $97 per hour, with top earners making up to $311,718 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $162,116 (25th percentile) to $254,558 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 142 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer - Machine Learning employees.
      • The highest salary for Software Engineer - Machine Learning is $254,558 per year, $21,213 per month or $122 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Software Engineer - Machine Learning is $162,116 per year, $13,510 per month or $78 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Software Engineer - Machine Learning ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,042 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,371 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Popular companies for Machine Learning Software Engineers

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      $297K Median
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      $321K Median
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      $360K Median
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      $351K Median
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