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Home / Compensation / Databricks / ML Engineer
Total compensation for a Databricks ML Engineer ranges from about $235K at the entry level to $1.8M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $535K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC2ML Engineer (Junior) | 1-3 YOE | $180K | $75K | $20K | $235K - $395K |
| IC3ML Engineer | 3-6 YOE | $220K | $145K | $30K | $320K - $590K |
| IC4Senior ML Engineer | 6-10 YOE | $265K | $220K | $45K | $425K - $840K |
| IC5Staff ML Engineer | 9-14 YOE | $310K | $365K | $60K | $590K - $1.2M |
| IC6Distinguished ML Engineer | 13+ YOE | $360K | $595K | $80K | $810K - $1.8M |
Junior ML IC. Equity at tender price.
Mid-level. Mosaic / foundation-model orgs hire heavily.
Senior IC. Common ladder for engineers from FAANG L5.
Staff IC. Heavy equity component.
Distinguished IC. External hires rare.
Databricks ML engineer / applied scientist tracks the SWE ladder (IC2-IC6). Mosaic ML (acquired 2023) and the foundation-model platform team pay top-of-band. Equity at tender price.
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