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How much do freelance machine learning consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance machine learning consultant in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Machine Learning Consultant vs Data Scientist?

AspectFreelance Machine Learning ConsultantData Scientist
CredentialsTypically requires degrees in CS, data science, or related fields; certifications in ML or AI are commonUsually holds degrees in statistics, computer science, or related fields; certifications like Certified Data Scientist are beneficial
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remote; works with multiple clientsUsually employed by organizations; may work in teams within a company or as a consultant
Industry UsageFreelance roles across various industries including tech, finance, healthcarePrimarily within organizations in sectors like tech, finance, healthcare, research

While both roles involve working with data and machine learning, a Freelance Machine Learning Consultant operates independently on diverse projects, whereas a Data Scientist is typically employed within a company focusing on data analysis and model development. The choice depends on your preference for independent work versus organizational roles.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Machine Learning Consultant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, and 60% Part Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Strategic Employment

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

A well-established, publicly traded company in Chicago is hiring its first full-time Machine Learning Engineer. After two years of running ML systems in production through an outside consulting firm, this organization is building the capability in-house. This is a hands-on individual contributor role where you would be building new ML pipelines and models, while also maintaining and improving what is already in production.

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Downtown Chicago

What You Bring:

  • 4+ Machine Learning engineering experience
  • Hands-on work building, deploying, and maintaining models in production
  • Python experience
  • Full pipeline experience: data ingestion, training, evaluation
  • Understand MLOps

Pluses:

  • AWS SageMaker experience
  • Generative AI
  • SQL and/or other relational databases

US work authorization required; sponsorship is not available.

If this sounds like the right scope for where you are in your career, we would like to hear from you.



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About Strategic Employment Partners

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Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) was founded in 2007, serving companies in the Greater Los Angeles area by providing Technology Recruiting and Placement Services. With the combined experience of our seasoned professionals, SEP quickly began to build strong partnerships and provide curated talent for some of the largest and fastest growing companies in Los Angeles. Since then, SEP has expanded its operations and currently has eight divisions nationwide.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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