Lead NLP Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$137,708 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$110,775 $137,708 $178,179
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead NLP Engineer in United States is $137,708 per year as of July 2026, based on 19 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $110,775, while senior specialists can earn up to $178,179. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $970 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead NLP Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead NLP Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead NLP Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 623 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead NLP Engineer 19 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 12 0 0
Entry Level $110,775
Junior $116,954
Median Salary $137,708
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $160,732
Expert / Top Earners $178,179

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