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ML Engineer salaries range from $200K (Senior) to $252K (Staff), based on 862 public job postings (2025–2026).
Complete salary progression from Senior to Staff. Based on 862 public job postings.
| Level | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $200K | $167K–$235K | 506 |
| Staff | $252K | $217K–$337K | 356 |
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ML Engineer salaries range from $200K at the Senior level to $252K at the Staff level, based on 862 public job postings.
A Staff ML Engineer earns a median of $252K, which is $52K (+26%) more than a Senior ML Engineer at $200K.
Most Senior ML Engineer roles at AI-native and high-growth companies require 5–8 years of experience. Staff-level roles typically require 8–12+ years.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 postings required per level.
USD base salary aggregated from 862 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Minimum 15 postings required per level. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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