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Remote Machine Learning Engineer Salary – updated November 2026

The average salary for remote machine learning engineer is $140,000 per year. This is based on data from 507 job openings.

Where do you get the data from?

Data is based on 507 job openings.

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make?

The salary range for machine learning engineer is anywhere between $80,000 to $220,000 per year.

Can you provide a breakdown of salary data by years of experience?

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

Experience Minimum salary Average salary Maximum salary
Entry Level Machine Learning Engineer (0-1 years) $80,000 $95,000 $110,000
Junior Machine Learning Engineer (2-4 years) $110,000 $127,500 $145,000
Senior Level Machine Learning Engineer (5-9 years) $145,000 $162,500 $180,000
Lead Level Machine Learning Engineer (10+ years) $180,000 $200,000 $220,000
* Data is based on 507 job openings.

What is the salary range for remote Entry-Level Machine Learning Engineer?

The salary range for entry-level machine learning engineer is between $80,000 and $110,000 per year.

What is the salary range for remote Senior-Level Machine Learning Engineer?

The salary range for senior-level machine learning engineer is between $145,000 and $180,000 per year.

Can Machine Learning Engineer be fully remote?

Yes, Machine Learning Engineer positions can be fully remote. Companies such as Atlassian, ADT, Capgemini are hiring remotely for Machine Learning Engineer. Check out the latest remote Machine Learning Engineer job openings below.

Are there any remote job openings for Machine Learning Engineer?

Yes, there are 507 remote job openings:

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United States $147K - $232K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development Machine Learning Engineer

You will develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and train models to integrate AI functionalities into Atlassian products. Your role involves designing system architectures, conducting experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven features.

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The Machine Learning Engineer will design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning models and AI systems within the ADT Data & AI organization. This role involves operationalizing AI algorithms, automating model retraining cycles, and ensuring intelligence systems are secure, scalable, and highly available.

Machine Learning Engineer

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The engineer will develop, train, and operationalize predictive and classification models for production applications. They will also manage data preparation, feature engineering, and integrate model inference into application services.

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Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes, using Azure services such as Azure Databricks to transform raw data into reliable, secure, high-quality data. Implement MLOps practices, monitor and troubleshoot pipelines, maintain data lineage and documentation, and collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and software developers.

Machine Learning Engineer

United States $110K - $115K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development Machine Learning Engineer

You will manage the full lifecycle of machine learning models, from data exploration and training to deployment and monitoring on AWS SageMaker. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure model quality, explainability, and performance in production environments.

Machine Learning Engineer

United States $185K - $260K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Machine Learning Engineer

Design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning models and systems at scale to power core platform experiences. Own the full ML lifecycle from problem definition and feature engineering to training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.

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