Algorithm Engineer Salaries

How much does an Algorithm Engineer make?

Total pay range
$153K - $253K/yr
$195K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$110K - $173K/yrBase pay
$43K - $79K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Engineer
$98K$162K/yr
Engineer Manager
$124K$209K/yr
Engineer IV
$146K$215K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 3 paying industries for an Algorithm Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $310,752, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $175,951 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $158,098.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Algorithm Engineer are Google, Apple, and ByteDance.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Algorithm Engineer is Hudson River Trading.
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Algorithm Engineer are Ambarella, KLA, and OmniVision Technologies.

Information Technology

$310,752

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Algorithm Engineer are Google, Apple, and ByteDance.

Management & Consulting

$175,951

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Algorithm Engineer are Google, Apple, and ByteDance.

Manufacturing

$158,098

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Algorithm Engineer are Google, Apple, and ByteDance.

Recent salaries shared by Algorithm Engineer

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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 Engineer
1-3 years
$228K/yr
$167K • $61K
Milpitas, CA
$228K/yr
$167K • $61K
Algorithm Engineer
4-6 years
$177K - $204K/yr
Milpitas, CA
$177K - $204K/yr
Algorithm Engineer
4-6 years
$161K/yr
$161K • $0
Boston, MA
$161K/yr
$161K • $0
Algorithm Engineer
4-6 years
$153K/yr
$134K • $19K
Ann Arbor, MI
$153K/yr
$134K • $19K
Algorithm Engineer
1-3 years
$98K/yr
$93K • $5K
El Segundo, CA
$98K/yr
$93K • $5K
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Algorithm Engineer
1-3 years
$129K - $151K/yr
Milpitas, CA
$129K - $151K/yr
Algorithm Engineer
7-9 years
$298K/yr
$182K • $116K
Milpitas, CA
$298K/yr
$182K • $116K
Algorithm Engineer
4-6 years
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Lowell, MA
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Algorithm Engineer
7-9 years
$171K - $198K/yr
Irvine, CA
$171K - $198K/yr
Algorithm Engineer
1-3 years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Auburn Hills, MI
$103K/yr
$103K • $0

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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Algorithm Engineer salaries

The average salary for an Algorithm Engineer is $195,110 per year or $94 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $316,450 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $152,917 (25th percentile) and $252,923 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 692 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Algorithm Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for an Algorithm Engineer in United States is $252,923 per year, $21,077 per month or $122 per hour.
The lowest salary for an Algorithm Engineer in United States is $152,917 per year, $12,743 per month or $74 per hour.
The salary trajectory of an Algorithm Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $70,071 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,549 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.