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The median ML / AI salary is $250,000 per year in 2026, based on 39 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of ML / AI roles pay between $212,500 and $287,500.

Updated 1 hour ago · based on 39 disclosed USD listings.

Pay by seniority

LevelMedianRange (25th-75th)Listings
Senior$250,000$243,750 - $266,00015
Staff / Principal$287,500$266,500 - $305,0009

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How much do ML / AI roles pay?
The median ML / AI salary is $250,000 per year in 2026, based on 39 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of ML / AI roles pay between $212,500 and $287,500.
How is this figure calculated?
It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active ML / AI listings, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency - pay is never averaged across currencies. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
How current is the data?
It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.