Machine Learning Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$105,000
national median salary
$82,000 to $137,000. Last updated June 2026.
Highest Paying
$147,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$110,000
Tulsa, OK
Lowest Paying
$81,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated June 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-2051. Full methodology.
The average Machine Learning Analyst salary in the United States is $105,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $82,000 at the 25th percentile to $137,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $147,000, while Tulsa offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Machine Learning Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered.
Machine Learning Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase Machine Learning Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Machine Learning Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,700 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Machine Learning Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered. Signing bonuses near $11K are standard for lateral hires and reset every 2 to 4 years. Within tech-sector Machine Learning Analysts specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 67%+ variance across the compensation band.
Machine Learning Analysts at tech companies progress Analyst → Senior Analyst → Staff Analyst or Analytics Manager over 6 to 10 years. Data Scientist and Data Engineering are common lateral moves at the senior level for those wanting deeper technical work.
Total compensation for Machine Learning Analysts includes a meaningful signing bonus near $11K, which resets every 2 to 4 years for lateral hires. Base plus bonus (15% of base at target) forms the bulk of ongoing annual comp; signing bonuses are best thought of as a 4-year amortized component. At tech companies specifically, equity and sign-on are often the largest delta between offers — two roles with matching base can differ by $100K+ at total when equity is included.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Machine Learning Analysts typically earn $98,000 (7% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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