Machine Learning Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL
Machine Learning Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
146 machine learning engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 87 employers, led by Deloitte US, Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, and Accenture. The middle half of posted salaries runs $99,250–$157,000 a year (median $126,400), from the 71% of listings that disclose pay. Senior roles are the largest group, at 32% of openings. 24% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 146
- Live machine learning engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 87
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $126,400
- 71% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago is senior-heavy for machine learning engineer roles: 36% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at senior. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
146
Hiring employers
87
Salary coverage
71%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
91
44 companies · $114,200 median
Established employers
31
22 companies · $171,550 median
Top of market
9
8 companies · $234,475 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$99,250
P50
$126,400
P75
$157,000
P90
$200,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare machine learning engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 146 live roles tracked in this market.
- 87 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Machine Learning Engineer in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
146 machine learning engineer openings across 87 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Senior leads the derived level mix with 47 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Deloitte US is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 87 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 146 matches
Representative openings
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Machine Learning Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
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How many machine learning engineer jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 146 live machine learning engineer openings from 87 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do machine learning engineer jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $126,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $99,250 to $157,000. Based on the 71% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most machine learning engineer openings in Chicago?
Senior roles lead with 47 openings. Experience level is known for 89% of this market's listings.
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Which companies are hiring for machine learning engineer jobs in Chicago?
Deloitte US, Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, Accenture, and Tekfortune have the most open machine learning engineer roles here right now, out of 87 hiring employers.
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