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Senior ML Engineer Salary in Seattle

Senior ML Engineer Salary in Seattle

Senior ML Engineers in Seattle earn $167K–$211K. Median: $173K. Based on 36 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $167K–$211K salary range

Median: $173K  ·  Based on 36 public job postings  ·  Updated June 22, 2026


This Senior ML Engineer salary benchmark for Seattle 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.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior ML Engineer pay in Seattle vs. national

  • Seattle: $173K median
  • National: $168K median

Seattle Senior ML Engineer pay runs 3% above the national median.

AI/ML salaries in Seattle by seniority

What does a Senior ML Engineer in Seattle 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 Seattle-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Senior ML Engineer salary in Seattle?
The median pay is $173K, with a typical range of $167K–$211K, based on 36 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Seattle compare to the national Senior ML Engineer salary?
The national median is $168K; 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 36 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 22, 2026.

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