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Senior ML Engineer Salary in Boston

Senior ML Engineer Salary in Boston

Senior ML Engineers in Boston earn $166K–$215K. Median: $166K. Based on 20 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $166K–$215K salary range

Median: $166K  ·  Based on 20 public Boston job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026


This Senior ML Engineer salary benchmark for Boston 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

Senior ML Engineer pay in Boston vs. national

  • Boston: $166K median
  • National: $200K median

Boston Senior ML Engineer pay runs 17% below the national median.

What does a Senior ML Engineer in Boston do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Senior ML Engineer salary in Boston?
The median base salary is $166K, with a typical range of $166K–$215K, based on 20 public Boston job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Boston compare to the national Senior ML Engineer salary?
The national median is $200K; Boston is shown above.

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

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 20 public job postings located in Boston (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Boston postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.

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