2026 machine learning salary guide.
Hiring or working in machine learning in 2026? Our 2026 machine learning salary guide provides salary benchmarks across engineering, research, deep learning and NLP roles. Whether you're building an ML function or planning your next move, use it to guide hiring and understand current pay expectations.
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This guide is for employers hiring machine learning talent and professionals working in ML research, engineering, or applied AI. Whether you're leading ML strategy or building models hands-on, this guide is for you.
It provides clear and up-to-date salary benchmarks for machine learning roles in 2026. Whether you're hiring or exploring your next role, the guide helps you understand pay expectations, skill demand, and what’s driving hiring decisions.
The guide includes Director of Machine Learning, Lead ML Scientist, Machine Learning Software Architect, Applied ML Scientist, ML Engineer, NLP Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, and Deep Learning Engineer. It covers both research and production roles.
The projected average salary for machine learning (ML) roles in the UK in 2026 is around £89,711. This estimate is based on 2025 salary benchmarks combined with expected annual pay growth of approximately 3%, helping businesses plan effectively for high-demand machine learning expertise.
The growing use of predictive models, generative AI, and intelligent automation is fuelling demand for ML professionals. Skilled engineers and scientists who can develop, deploy, and scale models are increasingly sought after — and salaries are rising as a result.
Yes. Our bespoke benchmarking service offers tailored insights into current market salaries for machine learning roles. Whether you're hiring or reviewing internal pay bands, we provide the data you need. Find out more here.