Discover ML Engineer Salary In Singapore
Find Out How Much Companies Are Paying For Them
Demand for machine learning engineers in Singapore is climbing as companies expand AI adoption across sectors, but the local talent pool remains limited.
Engineers with hands-on experience in machine learning systems — covering data pipelines, model optimization, and MLOps — are now the most sought-after. Those with domain expertise in NLP, computer vision, or predictive analytics command especially strong leverage.
With competition intensifying, firms are forming hybrid teams that pair Singapore-based ML leads with offshore support from markets like Vietnam to balance cost and expertise.
Singapore ML Engineer Salary Range by Experience Level
Junior Level
Average Pay Rate
$5,100/Mth
$61,200/Yr
Total Salary Range
$4,800 - $6,200/Mth
$57,600 - $74,400/Yr
Middle Level
Average Pay Rate
$6,400/Mth
$76,800/Yr
Total Salary Range
$6,200 - $7,300/Mth
$74,400 - $87,600/Yr
Senior Level
Average Pay Rate
$8,700/Mth
$104,400/Yr
Total Salary Range
$7,300 - $10,900/Mth
$87,600 - $130,800/Yr
Compare To the ML Engineer Salary In Vietnam
Companies Are Paying 66% Less* For Vietnamese Machine Learning Developers
| Vietnam Machine Learning Developer Salary Range By Experience Level | ||
| Level | Monthly Salary (USD) | Yearly Salary (USD) |
| Junior Software Developer | 620 - 1400 | 7440 - 16800 |
| Mid Software Developer | 1400 - 2200 | 16800 - 26400 |
| Senior Software Developer | 2200 - 3300 | 26400 - 39600 |
In other words, you can hire about 2x more Machine Learning developers in Vietnam for the same budget as in Singapore**.
Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a hub for Machine Learning and AI talent. Developers and data scientists here are skilled in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other ML frameworks, with experience in building predictive models, natural language processing applications, computer vision systems, and recommendation engines.
For companies struggling to hire ML talent locally or looking to expand their AI capabilities beyond Singapore, Vietnam can be a great alternative. Many Vietnamese developers have contributed to international projects and understand global coding standards, data governance, and remote collaboration workflows.
Source: Vietnam Developer Salary Report
* We calculate based on the average across all salary ranges for each position. Depending on the role and experience level, the gap may rise or drop further.** Salary levels change over time, and stronger skill sets or tougher role demands can push rates beyond earlier benchmarks. Even as numbers move, companies still gain a clear cost edge when sourcing Vietnamese developers.
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