Remote lead machine learning engineer salary
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 9, 2026
Lead Machine Learning Engineer pay on remote roles is measured from 5 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 5 postings put the middle half between $242,500 and $260,000, with a median of $245,000.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
4 lead machine learning engineer roles are open remote right now, 4 listing pay.
| Country | Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Senior | $242,500 – $260,000 | $245,000 | 5hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open lead machine learning engineer roles · remote · 4 with stated pay
Lead Machine Learning Engineer May Mobility · Remote · US $220,000–$270,000 2mo ago 
Lead Machine Learning Engineer Serve Robotics · Remote · US $225,000–$260,000 7mo ago 
Lead Machine Learning Engineer - ML Infrastructure Samsara · Remote · Canada CA$196,000–CA$269,500 7mo ago