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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

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      Last updated Apr 10, 2025156 Salaries submitted
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      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
      |
      1-3 years
      $89K - $104K/yr
      Troy, MI

      submitted on Nov 1, 2022

      $89K - $104K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $84K - $98K/yr
      Huntsville, AL

      submitted on Oct 26, 2022

      $84K - $98K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      0-1 year
      $369K - $428K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Oct 4, 2022

      $369K - $428K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      0-1 year
      $181K - $211K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Aug 24, 2022

      $181K - $211K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $189K - $221K/yr
      Santa Clara, CA

      submitted on Jul 16, 2022

      $189K - $221K/yr
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      Algorithm Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $88K - $102K/yr
      Detroit, MI

      submitted on Jul 3, 2022

      $88K - $102K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      0-1 year
      $134K - $154K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Jun 29, 2022

      $134K - $154K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $93K - $107K/yr
      Israel, TX

      submitted on Jun 1, 2022

      $93K - $107K/yr
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $85K/yr
      ($85K • $0)
      Boston, MA

      submitted on Jun 1, 2022

      $85K/yr
      $85K • $0
      Algorithm Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $151K/yr
      ($151K • $0)
      Laurel, MD

      submitted on Jun 1, 2022

      $151K/yr
      $151K • $0
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      Total pay trajectory

      Machine Learning Engineer
      $131K–$205K/yr
      Lead Machine Learning Engineer
      $161K–$260K/yr
      Senior Manager of Machine Learning
      $210K–$335K/yr

      Top paying industries

      The top 3 paying industries for Algorithm Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $232,894, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $164,737 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $135,979.

      Financial Services

      The top paying company in Financial Services for Algorithm Developer is Tower Research Capital.

      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.

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