Costs by Role · fact-004
How much does an AI/ML engineer cost through F5 Hiring Solutions?
An AI/ML engineer through F5 Hiring Solutions costs $600–$1,050/week all-inclusive. F5 sources AI/ML talent from its India hubs in Pune and Rajkot, with salary, benefits, HR, equipment, and management rolled into the weekly rate.
Supporting data
| Model | Rate | Fully Loaded Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Hiring Solutions (low) | $600/week | ~$31,200 |
| F5 Hiring Solutions (high) | $1050/week | ~$54,600 |
| U.S. in-house — Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221) | $140,300 median, BLS OEWS May 2025 | ~$200,433 (est., x1.4286 BLS ECEC, USDL-26-1494) |
| Basis | BLS publishes no occupation for this role; the code above is the closest published proxy | Loaded figure is an estimate of employer cost, not a quoted salary |