How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in Boston, MA is $121,454. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $102,522 to a high of $142,850, with most professionals earning between $111,544 and $132,654.

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Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $102,522 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $111,544 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $121,454 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $132,654 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $142,850 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $111,544 10% $102,522 90% $142,850 75% $132,654 $121,454 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Machine Learning Engineer ?

Machine learning (ML) is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems use to effectively perform a specific task without using explicit instructions, relying on patterns and inference instead. It is seen as a subset of artificial intelligence. Machine learning algorithms build a mathematical model of sample data, known as "training data", in order to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to perform the task.:2 Machine learning algorithms are used in a wide variety of applications, such as email filtering, and computer vision, where...

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  1. Down a level:

    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Machine Learning Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machine Learning Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $111,544 to $132,654 with the average base salary of $121,454. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,544 to $132,654 with the average total cash compensation of $121,454.

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