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AI/ML roles pay a median of $212K in 2026, based on 2,170 public job postings. Top-paying: Staff ML Engineer at $252K. AI/ML covers machine-learning and AI engineers who build, train, and ship models into production.
Median $212K across 2,170 public job postings. 8 roles tracked.
| Role | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Staff ML Engineer | $252K | $217K–$337K | 356 |
| 2. Head of AI | $250K | $194K–$300K | 135 |
| 3. ML / AI Engineer | $240K | $170K–$350K | 856 |
| 4. MLOps Engineer | $225K | $200K–$272K | 28 |
| 5. ML Engineering Manager | $212K | $148K–$272K | 182 |
| 6. Senior ML Engineer | $200K | $167K–$235K | 506 |
| 7. ML Tech Lead | $181K | $146K–$237K | 62 |
| 8. AI/ML Engineer | $138K | $110K–$160K | 45 |
AI/ML covers machine-learning and AI engineers who build, train, and ship models into production. Figures reflect base salary at AI-native and high-growth companies — no private placement data.
The median AI/ML salary is $212K in 2026, based on 2,170 public job postings. The highest-paying AI/ML role is Staff ML Engineer at $252K.
Staff ML Engineer: $252K; Head of AI: $250K; ML / AI Engineer: $240K.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.
USD base salary aggregated from 2,170 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 postings required per role. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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