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MLOps Platform Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for MLOps Platform Engineer in San Jose, CA.

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Demand: +28% (High Demand)
$242,080
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $116.39/hr
📊 80% Range: $176,800 – $374,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +36% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $176,800
25th % Junior $209,440
50th % Median $242,080
75th % Senior $308,040
90th % Top 10% $374,000
Base Annual Salary $242,080
Target Annual Bonus $29,050
Annual Stock / Equity $53,258
Total Compensation (TC) $324,387
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Jose, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for MLOps Platform Engineer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior MLOps Platform Engineer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$176,800
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

MLOps Platform Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$242,080
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior MLOps Platform Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$308,040
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$374,000

MLOps Platform Engineer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$245,640

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$242,080

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$238,520

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$227,840

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$227,840

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$227,840

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$222,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$222,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A MLOps Platform Engineer leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+28% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a MLOps Platform Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

The median annual salary for a MLOps Platform Engineer in San Jose, CA is $242,080, with entry-level professionals earning around $176,800 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $374,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a MLOps Platform Engineer in San Jose, CA?

On average, a MLOps Platform Engineer in San Jose, CA makes approximately $116.39 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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