Startup Machine Learning Engineer Salary

Startups pay Machine Learning Engineers a median salary of $206,214 per year. Based on 4,376 Machine Learning Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $113,630 and $317,880, with an average of $210,550.

95th Percentile
$317,880
Average
$210,550
Range
$113,630 - $317,880
Sample Size
4,376
Last updated November 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Machine Learning Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how Machine Learning Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Machine Learning Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Machine Learning Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $327,378 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $159,474 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $327,378
🇨🇦 Canada $159,474

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