Algorithm Developer Salaries
How much does an Algorithm Developer make?
Total pay range
$158K - $271K/yr
$205K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$107K - $176K/yrBase pay
$51K - $95K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory
Machine Learning Engineer
$131K–$205K/yr
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
$162K–$261K/yr
Machine Learning Engineer Manager
$172K–$270K/yr
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for an Algorithm Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $233,149, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $164,892 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $135,974.
The top paying company in Financial Services for Algorithm Developer is Tower Research Capital.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Algorithm Developer is Hudson River Trading.
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Algorithm Developer are Applied Materials, Aptiv, and Electro-Optical Sciences.
Financial Services
$233,149
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Algorithm Developer is Tower Research Capital.
Management & Consulting
$164,892
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Algorithm Developer is Tower Research Capital.
Manufacturing
$135,974
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Algorithm Developer is Tower Research Capital.
Recent salaries shared by Algorithm Developer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$99K/yr
$94K • $5K
Troy, MI
submitted on Feb 24, 2026
$99K/yr
$94K • $5K
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Sacramento, CA
submitted on Jan 12, 2026
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Algorithm Developer
10-14 years
$130K - $151K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Dec 15, 2025
$130K - $151K/yr
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$646K - $751K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 11, 2025
$646K - $751K/yr
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
Troy, MI
submitted on Jul 13, 2025
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
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Algorithm Developer
4-6 years
$98K - $114K/yr
Troy, MI
submitted on Jun 9, 2025
$98K - $114K/yr
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$477K - $554K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 15, 2025
$477K - $554K/yr
Algorithm Developer
15+ years
$232K - $268K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 3, 2025
$232K - $268K/yr
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$552K - $644K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 1, 2025
$552K - $644K/yr
Algorithm Developer
1-3 years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Mar 19, 2025
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Algorithm Developer salaries
How much does an Algorithm Developer in United States make?
The average salary for an Algorithm Developer is $205,207 per year or $99 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $343,475 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $158,249 (25th percentile) and $270,717 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 164 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Algorithm Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for an Algorithm Developer in United States?
The highest salary for an Algorithm Developer in United States is $270,717 per year, $22,560 per month or $130 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for an Algorithm Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for an Algorithm Developer in United States is $158,249 per year, $13,187 per month or $76 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of an Algorithm Developer?
The salary trajectory of an Algorithm Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,365 per year (estimate) and goes up to $323,368 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.