NLP Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$140,566 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$101,505 $140,566 $230,640
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a NLP Engineer in United States is $140,566 per year as of July 2026, based on 85 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $101,505, while senior specialists can earn up to $230,640. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,260 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 278 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing NLP Engineer 85 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 49 0 0
Entry Level $101,505
Junior $121,136
Median Salary $140,566
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $166,365
Expert / Top Earners $230,640

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