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ML / AI Salary in San Francisco

The median ML / AI salary in San Francisco is $237,500 per year in 2026, based on 119 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $203,175 and $293,500.

Updated 45 min ago · based on 119 disclosed USD listings.

Pay by seniority

LevelMedianRange (25th-75th)Listings
Senior$225,500$220,000 - $228,87518
Staff / Principal$277,000$240,500 - $297,90010

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How much does a ML / AI earn in San Francisco?
The median ML / AI salary in San Francisco is $237,500 per year in 2026, based on 119 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $203,175 and $293,500.
How is this figure calculated?
It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active ML / AI listings based in San Francisco, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. 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.