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ML / AI Engineer Salary in Seattle

ML / AI Engineer Salary in Seattle

ML / AI Engineers in Seattle earn $136K–$160K. Median: $143K. Based on 61 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $136K–$160K salary range

Median: $143K  ·  Based on 61 public job postings  ·  Updated June 21, 2026


This ML / AI Engineer salary benchmark for Seattle is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

ML / AI Engineer pay in Seattle vs. national

  • Seattle: $143K median
  • National: $180K median

Seattle ML / AI Engineer pay runs 21% below the national median.

AI/ML salaries in Seattle by seniority

What does a ML / AI Engineer in Seattle do?

ML / AI Engineers are machine-learning and AI engineers who build, train, and ship models into production. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Seattle-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average ML / AI Engineer salary in Seattle?
The median pay is $143K, with a typical range of $136K–$160K, based on 61 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Seattle compare to the national ML / AI Engineer salary?
The national median is $180K; Seattle is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Seattle postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 61 public job postings located in Seattle (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Seattle postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 21, 2026.

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