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Machine Learning Engineer Salary in San Francisco

Base salary bands for machine learning engineer roles in San Francisco, adjusted from the national US reference band using a local market multiplier of 138%.

25th percentile
$218k
Median
$279k
75th percentile
$356k
90th percentile
$453k

Cost-of-living adjusted

$166k

Equivalent purchasing power at US national average cost of living

Rent burden

14.8%

Median annual rent as a share of median gross pay

Estimated openings

115

Active openings estimate for this role in San Francisco

By level

Machine Learning Engineer pay by level in San Francisco

LevelP25MedianP90
Entry$163k$196k$269k
Mid$218k$265k$370k
Senior$293k$356k$522k
Staff$384k$472k$762k

Employers

Companies hiring machine learning engineers in San Francisco

FAQ

Common questions

What is the average Machine Learning Engineer salary in San Francisco?

The median machine learning engineer salary in San Francisco is $279k, with a typical range of $218k to $453k depending on level and company.

How far does a Machine Learning Engineer salary go in San Francisco?

Adjusted for local cost of living, the median machine learning engineer salary in San Francisco is equivalent to about $166k of US-national purchasing power. Median rent takes up roughly 14.8% of gross pay.

How many Machine Learning Engineer openings are there in San Francisco?

We estimate around 115 active machine learning engineer openings in San Francisco at any given time, scaled from the city's overall market size and hiring demand for this role.

Which companies hire Machine Learning Engineers in San Francisco?

Databricks have hired for this role in San Francisco.