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Senior ML Engineers in Chicago earn $140K–$189K. Median: $159K. Based on 27 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $159K · Based on 27 public Chicago job postings · Updated June 14, 2026
This Senior ML Engineer salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Chicago Senior ML Engineer pay runs 12% below the national median.
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 Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Senior ML Engineer salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $159K, with a typical range of $140K–$189K, based on 27 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Chicago compare to the national Senior ML Engineer salary?
The national median is $180K; Chicago is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Chicago postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 27 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 14, 2026.
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