Machine Learning Scientist salary

The median Machine Learning Scientist salary in the US is $167k to $269k per year, based on 25 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-09-10. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$145k
Typical (median)
$167k–$269k
Upper (75th pct)
$330k
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Common questions

What is the average Machine Learning Scientist salary?

The median Machine Learning Scientist salary in the US is $167k to $269k per year, based on 25 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Machine Learning Scientist?

Most Machine Learning Scientist roles in the US fall between $145k (25th percentile) and $330k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Machine Learning Scientist salary calculated?

It is calculated from 25 active Machine Learning Scientist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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