Toronto pays Machine Learning Engineers 16% more than Singapore at the mid-level band — a median of CA$148k vs S$128k.
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Toronto pays Machine Learning Engineers a median of CA$148k per year, around 16% more than Singapore's S$128k. That's roughly CA$20k of additional gross base pay every year for the same role at the mid-level band.
The premium narrows once you factor in cost of living, tax, and housing. Singapore often delivers stronger real purchasing power, especially for early-career professionals — and the local market is typically less competitive.
Use the CompVerdict offer checker below to test a specific offer against either city's market. A strong offer sits above the p75; a fair offer lands near the median; below p25 there's a clear case to negotiate.
| Band | Singapore | Toronto | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | S$72k | CA$82k | 13% |
| Mid-level | S$128k | CA$148k | 16% |
| Senior | S$199k | CA$231k | 16% |
Medians shown. Gap is computed against the lower-paying city at each band.
Knowing the gap is step one. The real question is where your specific offer sits within Singapore's or Toronto's range. If your offer is in the bottom 30% for the role and city, there's a strong case to push back.
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Check an offer →Toronto pays more. The median Machine Learning Engineer salary in Toronto is CA$148k vs S$128k in Singapore — a 16% gap at the mid-level band. Singapore median is S$128k; Toronto median is CA$148k.
At the mid-level (3–5 years experience) band, Toronto pays 16% more than Singapore for Machine Learning Engineers. The absolute difference is roughly CA$20k per year on the median. Junior and senior bands shift the gap slightly, but the direction is consistent.
Senior Machine Learning Engineers earn CA$231k median in Toronto vs S$199k in Singapore. Toronto maintains its lead at the senior band, often widening as total comp (equity, bonus) compounds with seniority. Singapore can still close the gap when you adjust for cost of living.
No — these are gross annual base salary figures. Toronto typically has higher living costs alongside its higher pay. To see how either salary translates into rent affordability, use SpendVerdict; for savings potential, use PathVerdict. The headline gap of 16% narrows significantly once you adjust for housing, tax, and lifestyle costs.
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