ML Engineer Salary in 2026
Updated June 2, 2026
How much does an ML Engineer make?
As of June 2026, the median advertised salary for ML Engineer roles is $187K–$230K per year, based on 21 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $211K per year.
ML Engineer salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Mid | $169K–$230K |
| Senior | $131K–$198K |
| Staff | $206K–$240K |
| Lead | $197K–$225K |
Top-paying companies for ML Engineer roles
Adobe$259K · 3 listings
Capital One$211K · 3 listings
WHOOP$190K · 2 listings
Optum$128K · 3 listings
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 21 live ML Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of June 2, 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.