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ML / AI Salary
The median ML / AI salary is $227,500 per year in 2026, based on 319 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of ML / AI roles pay between $197,500 and $265,000.
Updated 34 min ago · based on 319 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $225,500 | $195,050 - $250,000 | 81 |
| Staff / Principal | $274,775 | $239,375 - $299,675 | 36 |
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About this data
- How much do ML / AI roles pay?
- The median ML / AI salary is $227,500 per year in 2026, based on 319 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of ML / AI roles pay between $197,500 and $265,000.
- 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.