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Machine Learning Engineer salary in Manufacturing startups in 2026

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer expect to make in Manufacturing startups? The average expected salary for Machine Learning Engineers in Manufacturing startups is 196k per year, with a range from 145k to 240k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Machine Learning Engineers in Manufacturing startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

196.1k

Average Salary

4 years

Average years of experience

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The average salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in Manufacturing startups is $196,071, which is 60.5% higher than the average salary of $122,167 in Manufacturing startups. Machine Learning Engineer salaries in Manufacturing are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$207,857/yr

Range $195k - $240k

Average

$196,071/yr

Range $145k - $240k

Below Average

$182,786/yr

Range $145k - $240k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a Machine Learning Engineer in Manufacturing can get in , that is $0. This pay is 100.0% lower than the average Machine Learning Engineer salary in Manufacturing startups, which is $196,071. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: . Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
 

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Tech Stack

The highest average salary a Machine Learning Engineer in Manufacturing can get with TypeScript, that is $202,000. This pay is 65.3% higher than the average salary in Manufacturing startups, which is $122,167. Salary range for specific skills will vary based on the supply and demand in the current market.
The top-paying Machine Learning Engineer skills in Manufacturing startups of 2026 are:
  • 1. TypeScript

    $202k

  • 2. Docker

    $197k

  • 3. Flask

    $197k

  • 4. C++

    $192k

  • 5. Numpy

    $185k

  • 6. C

    $185k

  • 7. SQL

    $172k

  • 8. GraphQL

    $170k

  • 9. OpenCV

    $160k

  • 10. AWS

    $157k


Years of experience

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Average

Top of Market

The highest average salary a Machine Learning Engineer in Manufacturing can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $107,000. This pay is 12.4% lower than the average salary in Manufacturing startups, which is $122,167. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.