Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 5 current machine learning engineer listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$50,000/yr

$46,000small sample of 5$160,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Fitch Group, Inc.up to $180,000
Feedinkooup to $140,000
01460 Continental Casualty Companyup to $65,000

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Machine Learning Engineer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Machine Learning Engineer, Associate Director; Chicago

Fitch Group, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$140,000 - $180,000

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AI Engineer Intern; Summer at Aptima

Feedinkoo · Chicago, Illinois

$90,000 - $140,000

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AI Engineering Internship: Hands-On Cloud & Automation

01460 Continental Casualty Company · Chicago, Illinois

$35,000 - $65,000

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Technology Internship Program; AI Engineering

01460 Continental Casualty Company · Chicago, Illinois

$35,000 - $65,000

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Machine Learning Engineer, PhD Intern at Instacart

Feedinkoo · Chicago, Illinois

$42,000 - $50,000

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What moves Machine Learning Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior machine learning engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same machine learning engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in Chicago?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $50,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Machine Learning Engineer?

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