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NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer

Average NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer Salary

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$117,110
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$97k
MEDIAN
$117k
75%
$123k

The average salary for an NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer is $117,110 in 2025

Base Salary
$97k - $123k
Bonus
$0 - $15k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $2k
Total Pay
$85k - $139k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Jun 02 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer

Medical
75%
Dental
63%
Vision
38%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineers

Male
85.7%
Female
14.3%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer that oversees more junior NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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