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      How much does Algorithm Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $158K - $270K/yr
      $205K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $107K - $175K/yrBase pay
      $51K - $95K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $158K-$270K/yr?
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      Total pay trajectory

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      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025156 Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Algorithm Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Algorithm Developer is $204,975 per year or $99 per hour, with top earners making up to $343,170 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $158,054 (25th percentile) to $270,450 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 156 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Algorithm Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Algorithm Developer is $270,450 per year, $22,538 per month or $130 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Algorithm Developer is $158,054 per year, $13,171 per month or $76 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Algorithm Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,127 per year (estimate) and goes up to $322,265 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Algorithm Developer

      50 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 Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $97K - $113K/yr
      Salt Lake City, UT

      submitted on Jun 1, 2024

      $97K - $113K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $145K/yr
      ($120K • $25K)
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 11, 2024

      $145K/yr
      $120K • $25K
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $94K - $108K/yr
      Colorado Springs, CO

      submitted on Apr 21, 2024

      $94K - $108K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $36K/yr
      ($36K • $0)
      Canada Creek Ranch, MI

      submitted on Apr 4, 2024

      $36K/yr
      $36K • $0
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $309K/yr
      ($218K • $91K)
      Santa Clara, CA

      submitted on Mar 21, 2024

      $309K/yr
      $218K • $91K
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      Algorithm Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $54K/yr
      ($54K • $0)
      Israel, TX

      submitted on Mar 5, 2024

      $54K/yr
      $54K • $0
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $111K - $129K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Mar 5, 2024

      $111K - $129K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $200K/yr
      ($200K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on Feb 26, 2024

      $200K/yr
      $200K • $0
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $89K - $104K/yr
      Huntsville, AL

      submitted on Feb 6, 2024

      $89K - $104K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $114K/yr
      ($98K • $16K)
      Troy, MI

      submitted on Jan 11, 2024

      $114K/yr
      $98K • $16K
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