Lead Machine Learning Engineer Salary

How much does a lead machine learning engineer make? Real compensation data updated February 2026.

$195,200
Average Min
$234,000
Average Max
$199,000
Median Salary
$330,000
Top Salary
Entry level: $190,000
Senior level: $280,000
Top earners: $330,000

Sponsored

Related Lead Machine Learning Engineer Job Titles

Similar roles and their compensation ranges.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer Salary by Experience Level

How lead machine learning engineer salaries vary based on seniority and experience.

Senior

$234,000
average max salary
Range: $195,200 - $234,000
Based on 7 jobs

Sponsored

Lead Machine Learning Engineer Salary by Region

Compare lead machine learning engineer compensation across different geographic regions.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer Salary by Industry

How lead machine learning engineer salaries vary across different industries.

Find Lead Machine Learning Engineer Jobs with Transparent Salaries

Browse lead machine learning engineer positions from companies that share compensation upfront.

Real Job Data

Salaries from actual lead machine learning engineer job postings.

Updated Regularly

Data refreshed as new jobs are posted.

USD Based

All figures in US Dollars, annual.