Machine Learning Engineer Salary in London

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What do Machine Learning Engineers earn in London?

Machine Learning Engineers in London earn some of the highest salaries in the European tech market. The median sits at £100,000, reflecting strong demand from fintechs, AI startups, and large tech companies building ML infrastructure in the UK.

Specialisations in LLM fine-tuning, MLOps, and reinforcement learning are commanding a notable premium in 2026. London's growing AI cluster means competition for senior talent is fierce, with total comp packages frequently including meaningful equity.

Salary by seniority level

Junior MLE (0–2 yrs): £60,000 – £78,000

MLE (2–5 yrs): £78,000 – £105,000

Senior MLE (5–8 yrs): £105,000 – £140,000

Staff MLE (8+ yrs): £140,000 – £185,000+

About this data

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Last updated: March 2026