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 $700–$1,100/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) | $700/week | ~$36,400 |
| F5 Hiring Solutions (high) | $1100/week | ~$57,200 |
| U.S. in-house — Software Developers (SOC 15-1252) | $135,980 median, BLS OEWS May 2025 | ~$193,975 (est., x1.4265 BLS ECEC Dec 2025) |
| 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 |