How much does Lead Machine Learning Engineer make?

The average salary for Lead Machine Learning Engineer is A$182,500 per year or A$88 per hour, with top earners making up to A$220,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$147,500 (25th percentile) to A$200,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 8 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Machine Learning Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Lead Machine Learning Engineer?

The highest salary for Lead Machine Learning Engineer is A$200,000 per year, A$16,667 per month or A$96 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Lead Machine Learning Engineer?

The lowest salary for Lead Machine Learning Engineer is A$147,500 per year, A$12,292 per month or A$71 per hour.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer Salaries

Lead Machine Learning Engineer Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$133K - A$180K/yr

A$165K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$18K/yrAverage

A$15K - A$20K/yrRange

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Last updated Dec 20, 20238 Salaries submitted

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

A$133K–A$180K/yr

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

A$209K–A$230K/yr

Popular companies for Lead Machine Learning Engineers in Australia

Maxwell Plus

A$120K - A$150K/yr Total pay

A$135K Median

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

ANZ3.7★

A$206K - A$225K/yr Total pay

A$216K Median

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

The University of Adelaide4.2★

A$143K - A$156K/yr Total pay

A$149K Median

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Bain & Company4.3★

A$194K - A$209K/yr Total pay

A$201K Median

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

hipages3.4★

A$172K - A$187K/yr Total pay

A$179K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Lead Machine Learning Engineer

8 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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7-9 years

A$167K - A$194K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Jun 8, 2025

A$167K - A$194K/yr

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

|

4-6 years

A$174K/yr

(A$174K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Jan 30, 2025

A$174K/yr

A$174K • A$0

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

|

1-3 years

A$185K - A$215K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Oct 28, 2024

A$185K - A$215K/yr

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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10-14 years

A$214K/yr

(A$199K • A$15K)

North Sydney

submitted on Dec 20, 2023

A$214K/yr

A$199K • A$15K

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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4-6 years

A$146K/yr

(A$146K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Jun 25, 2023

A$146K/yr

A$146K • A$0

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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1-3 years

A$156K/yr

(A$156K • A$0)

Adelaide

submitted on May 31, 2023

A$156K/yr

A$156K • A$0

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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4-6 years

A$138K - A$162K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Mar 5, 2023

A$138K - A$162K/yr

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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4-6 years

A$111K - A$129K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Jul 21, 2021

A$111K - A$129K/yr

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