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Total compensation for a Uber ML Engineer ranges from about $175K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $505K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3ML Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $150K | $38K | $14K | $175K - $260K |
| L4ML Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $190K | $75K | $25K | $240K - $425K |
| L5aSenior ML Engineer | 5-8 YOE | $235K | $130K | $40K | $330K - $605K |
| L5bSenior ML Engineer (Senior) | 7-11 YOE | $265K | $188K | $52K | $410K - $780K |
| L6Staff ML Engineer | 9-15 YOE | $295K | $295K | $70K | $525K - $1.1M |
| L7Senior Staff ML Engineer | 13+ YOE | $335K | $495K | $100K | $740K - $1.6M |
Entry-level ML. PhD candidates often start at L4.
Mid-level. Most-common external ML hire.
Senior IC (a). Marketplace / Eats ML hire heavily here.
Senior IC (b). Cap of L5 band.
Staff IC. Equity dominates.
Senior staff. External hires uncommon.
Uber ML engineer ladder mirrors SWE (L3-L7). Marketplace ML, Eats personalization, and the AV Maps team are major hiring areas. Comp tracks SWE within ~5%.
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