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Machine Learning Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 185 open job postings for Machine Learning Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Machine Learning Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Machine Learning EngineerClay · San Francisco, CA · $170K–$300K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  2. Machine Learning EngineerRaydar · San Francisco, CA · $180K–$300K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Machine Learning EngineerRaydar · San Francisco, CA · $165K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  4. Machine Learning EngineerTrue Talent Solutions Partners · San Francisco, CA · $200K–$325K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  5. Machine Learning Engineer (Evals and Voice Models)Aircall · San Francisco, CA · $181K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Machine Learning Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$211K median, $175K–$248K typical, 1,897 postingsUnited States: middle half $175K–$248K, median $211K
  2. California$226K median, $195K–$268K typical, 756 postingsCalifornia: middle half $195K–$268K, median $226K
  3. New York$215K median, $180K–$250K typical, 192 postingsNew York: middle half $180K–$250K, median $215K
  4. New York City, NY$214K median, $181K–$250K typical, 171 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $181K–$250K, median $214K
  5. Washington$197K median, $169K–$237K typical, 139 postingsWashington: middle half $169K–$237K, median $197K
  6. Mountain View, CA$225K median, $201K–$251K typical, 135 postingsMountain View, CA: middle half $201K–$251K, median $225K
  7. Seattle, WA$197K median, $170K–$235K typical, 93 postingsSeattle, WA: middle half $170K–$235K, median $197K
  8. CanadaCA$180K median, CA$133K–CA$200K typical, 89 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Machine Learning Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $235K a year, from 185 job postings with pay at 97 companies.

What is the typical Machine Learning Engineer pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $205K–$272K. The top 10% list $305K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $170K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Machine Learning Engineer jobs?

The median here is $235K, against $211K across all 2,105 postings for the role.

How many Machine Learning Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

185 open postings at 97 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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