Machine Learning Engineer salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 22, 2026
Machine Learning Engineer pay in San Francisco is measured from 56 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 32 postings put the middle half between $217,025 and $260,000, with a median of $235,750.
By level here, the medians run mid-level $242,500 and senior $235,750.
Against the 9 other measured markets for machine learning engineer at senior, this sits below 1 of them; Mountain View leads at $238,000.
2 machine learning engineer roles are open in San Francisco right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $209,958 – $273,375 | $242,500 | 24 |
| Senior | $217,025 – $260,000 | $235,750 | 32 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
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.
