Algorithm Development Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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 $218,439 per year or $105 per hour, with top earners making up to $338,525 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $176,163 (25th percentile) to $276,420 (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 $276,420 per year, $23,035 per month or $133 per hour.
The lowest salary for Algorithm Development Engineer is $176,163 per year, $14,680 per month or $85 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Algorithm Development Engineer
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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
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1-3 years
$152K/yr
($152K • $0)
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Feb 10, 2025
$152K/yr
$152K • $0
Algorithm Development Engineer
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1-3 years
$121K - $139K/yr
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Jan 30, 2023
$121K - $139K/yr
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Algorithm Development Engineer
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4-6 years
$97K - $113K/yr
Akron, OH
submitted on Sep 19, 2022
$97K - $113K/yr
Algorithm Development Engineer
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1-3 years
$90K - $105K/yr
Santa Barbara, CA
submitted on Oct 25, 2020
$90K - $105K/yr
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