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Machine Learning Researcher salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Machine Learning Researcher at tech startups in United States is $244k a year (middle half $220k to $275k), based on 5 job postings from 4 companies that publish a pay range. 0% of these postings are remote.
$244kmedian, United States
$220k–$275kmiddle half (P25–P75)
5postings from 4 companies
0%remote postings
Ranks #37 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): $259k. Average posted range: $184k to $340k.
Machine Learning Researcher pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $244k | $220k to $275k | 5 | 4 | 0% |
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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