ML Engineer Salary in 2026
As of October 2026, the median advertised salary for ML Engineer roles is $160K–$225K per year, based on 104 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $198K per year.
ML Engineer salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | $40K–$51K | 4 |
| Junior | $100K–$130K | 7 |
| Mid | $150K–$214K | 38 |
| Senior | $173K–$225K | 23 |
| Staff | $211K–$308K | 20 |
| Lead | $166K–$237K | 12 |
Top-paying companies for ML Engineer roles
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 104 live ML Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of October 15, 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 October 2026, the median advertised salary for ML Engineer roles is $160K–$225K per year (midpoint $198K), based on 104 live listings with disclosed pay on AgenticCareers.co.
What is the ML Engineer salary range by seniority?
Advertised ML Engineer pay ranges from $40K–$51K at Intern level to $166K–$237K 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 OpenAI ($402K), Snap Inc. ($303K), Atlassian ($273K).
How is the ML Engineer salary figure calculated?
It is the median of the minimum and maximum advertised salaries across 104 live ML Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD pay on AgenticCareers.co, refreshed daily as roles are added and expired ones removed.