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Machine learning, AI engineering and applied research hiring signals.
The median ai & ml salary is $134,800, with most disclosed pay ranges between $98,650 and $177,046, based on 2,297 active job listings that publish a salary range.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Ranges use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys.
- Regional breakdowns are not shown here; we only publish splits when coverage is consistent.
Compensation range — AI & ML
From 2,297 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$98,650
Lower end of market
Median
$134,800
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$177,046
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 98650 |
| Median | 134800 |
| 75th | 177046 |
Skill salary premiums
Median compensation when a skill appears in the listing (minimum five matches).
- SQL$215,316
- Agile / Scrum$206,960
- Go$192,485
- Prototyping$176,396
- Git$175,000
AI & ML salary FAQ
What is the median AI & ML salary in 2026?
The median ai & ml salary is $134,800, with most listings falling between $98,650 (25th percentile) and $177,046 (75th percentile). This is based on 2,297 active job listings in the ai & ml category that disclose a pay range.
Which skills pay the most in AI & ML roles?
SQL is associated with the highest median pay in ai & ml listings at $215,316, followed by Agile / Scrum ($206,960). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of five matched listings.
How is this AI & ML salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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