Principal Machine Learning Engineer Salary

How much does a principal machine learning engineer make? Real compensation data updated January 2026.

$236,529
Average Min
$329,886
Average Max
$320,000
Median Salary
$420,000
Top Salary
Entry level: $267,000
Senior level: $417,200
Top earners: $420,000

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Principal Machine Learning Engineer Salary by Experience Level

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Senior

$329,886
average max salary
Range: $236,529 - $329,886
Based on 7 jobs

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