ML Engineer Salary in 2026
Updated July 17, 2026
How much does an ML Engineer make?
As of July 2026, the median advertised salary for ML Engineer roles is $179K–$234K per year, based on 29 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $211K per year.
ML Engineer salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Mid | $140K–$217K |
| Senior | $179K–$264K |
| Staff | $209K–$332K |
| Lead | $197K–$225K |
Top-paying companies for ML Engineer roles
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 29 live ML Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of July 17, 2026. Listings without disclosed pay, non-USD currencies, and non-yearly rates are excluded. Medians resist outliers better than averages. Data refreshes daily as new roles are scraped and expired roles are removed.
ML Engineer salary FAQ
How much does an ML Engineer make?
As of July 2026, the median advertised salary for ML Engineer roles is $179K–$234K per year (midpoint $211K), based on 29 live listings with disclosed pay on AgenticCareers.co.
What is the ML Engineer salary range by seniority?
Advertised ML Engineer pay ranges from $140K–$217K at Mid level to $197K–$225K at Lead level.
Which companies pay ML Engineers the most?
Among tracked employers with disclosed pay, the top-paying companies for ML Engineer roles are Adobe ($259K), Samsara ($226K), Capital One ($211K).
How is the ML Engineer salary figure calculated?
It is the median of the minimum and maximum advertised salaries across 29 live ML Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD pay on AgenticCareers.co, refreshed daily as roles are added and expired ones removed.