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Machine Learning Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

Q: Which roles require Machine Learning?

The top roles listing Machine Learning are Engineering, Data, Operations positions.

Jobs requiring Machine Learning pay a median of $213K in 2026, based on 7,291 active postings. Salary range: $170K–$265K. Top roles: Engineering, Data, Operations.

Machine Learning Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

$213K median · $170K–$265K range · 7,291 postings analyzed

📊 Salary Range

Percentile	Salary
P25 (lower range)	$170K
P50 (median)	$213K
P75 (upper range)	$265K

🏷️ Top Roles Requiring Machine Learning

Department / Role
Engineering
Data
Operations
AI/ML
Product

🏢 Top Companies Hiring for Machine Learning

Amazon · Okta · Zoox · Baseten · Lambda

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary do Machine Learning jobs pay?

Jobs requiring Machine Learning pay a median of $213K in 2026, based on 7,291 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.

Which roles require Machine Learning?

The most common roles listing Machine Learning are Engineering, Data, Operations, AI/ML, Product positions.

Which companies hire the most Machine Learning talent?

Amazon · Okta · Zoox · Baseten · Lambda

Methodology

Salary data is drawn from 7,291 active job postings listing Machine Learning as a required or preferred skill, tracked by Recruiting from Scratch. Figures represent the median of posted salary maximums (annual USD only).

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