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Machine Learning Engineer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Machine Learning Engineer at tech startups in United States is $243k a year (middle half $206k to $276k), based on 140 job postings from 61 companies that publish a pay range. 27% of these postings are remote.
$243kmedian, United States
$206k–$276kmiddle half (P25–P75)
140postings from 61 companies
27%remote postings
Ranks #38 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 16% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $230k. Average posted range: $205k to $285k.
Machine Learning Engineer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $243k | $206k to $276k | 140 | 61 | 27% |
| Canada | CA$207k | CA$200k to CA$215k | 6 | 3 | 33% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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