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Recent salaries shared by Machine Learning Scientist
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Machine Learning Scientist
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4-6 years
$216K/yr
($195K • $21K)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Jan 28, 2026
$216K/yr
$195K • $21K
Machine Learning Scientist
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4-6 years
$156K/yr
($156K • $0)
Oak Ridge, TN
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$156K/yr
$156K • $0
Machine Learning Scientist
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1-3 years
$185K/yr
($152K • $33K)
Austin, TX
submitted on Jan 5, 2026
$185K/yr
$152K • $33K
Machine Learning Scientist
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4-6 years
$162K - $189K/yr
Livermore, CA
submitted on Nov 9, 2025
$162K - $189K/yr
Machine Learning Scientist
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1-3 years
$101K/yr
($101K • $0)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Oct 31, 2025
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
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Machine Learning Scientist
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1-3 years
$168K/yr
($142K • $26K)
Seattle, WA
submitted on Oct 21, 2025
$168K/yr
$142K • $26K
Machine Learning Scientist
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4-6 years
$124K/yr
($124K • $0)
Herndon, VA
submitted on Oct 21, 2025
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Machine Learning Scientist
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1-3 years
$165K/yr
($165K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Sep 26, 2025
$165K/yr
$165K • $0
Machine Learning Scientist
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4-6 years
$152K - $177K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Sep 16, 2025
$152K - $177K/yr
Machine Learning Scientist
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4-6 years
$167K/yr
($167K • $0)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Sep 14, 2025
$167K/yr
$167K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Machine Learning Scientist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $290,632, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $273,175, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $206,750, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $154,939, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $152,437.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Machine Learning Scientist are TikTok, Meta, and Apple.
Frequently asked questions about Machine Learning Scientist salaries
The average salary for Machine Learning Scientist is $200,630 per year or $96 per hour, with top earners making up to $325,642 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $157,251 (25th percentile) to $260,227 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 428 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Machine Learning Scientist employees.
The highest salary for Machine Learning Scientist is $260,227 per year, $21,686 per month or $125 per hour.
The lowest salary for Machine Learning Scientist is $157,251 per year, $13,104 per month or $76 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Machine Learning Scientist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,755 per year (estimate) and goes up to $325,220 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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Microsoft
TikTok
Best Buy
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