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      How much does Algorithm Development Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $176K - $276K/yr
      $218K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $121K - $174K/yrBase pay
      $55K - $102K/yrAdditional pay

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      Last updated Apr 10, 202545 Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Algorithm Development Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Algorithm Development Engineer is $218,072 per year or $105 per hour, with top earners making up to $338,295 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $175,767 (25th percentile) to $276,109 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 45 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Algorithm Development Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Algorithm Development Engineer is $276,109 per year, $23,009 per month or $133 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Algorithm Development Engineer is $175,767 per year, $14,647 per month or $85 per hour.

      Recent salaries shared by Algorithm Development Engineer

      4 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Algorithm Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $163K/yr
      ($163K • $0)
      Santa Clara, CA

      submitted on Feb 10, 2025

      $163K/yr
      $163K • $0
      Algorithm Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $120K - $140K/yr
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on Jan 30, 2023

      $120K - $140K/yr
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      Algorithm Development Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $97K - $113K/yr
      Akron, OH

      submitted on Sep 19, 2022

      $97K - $113K/yr
      Algorithm Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $90K - $105K/yr
      Santa Barbara, CA

      submitted on Oct 25, 2020

      $90K - $105K/yr
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      Top paying industries

      The top paying industry for Algorithm Development Engineer in United States is Manufacturing with a median total pay of $159,817.

      Manufacturing

      Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Algorithm Development Engineer are ASML, General Motors (GM), and OmniVision Technologies.

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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.
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