Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Charlotte

Pay ranges below come from 19 current machine learning engineer listings that disclose salary in Charlotte, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 19 disclosed ranges

$110,000/yr

$77,500$100,000 – $137,500 typical$185,000

Highest-paying employers in Charlotte

Sage Home Loans Corporationup to $185,000
EYup to $178,000
The Hartfordup to $146,500
Innoventricsup to $140,400
Regent Strategic Solutions Inc.up to $137,500

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Machine Learning Engineer roles in Charlotte that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior AI Engineer – Build Production LLM-Powered Services

Sage Home Loans Corporation · Charlotte, North Carolina

$150,000 - $220,000

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Senior AI​/ML Engineer Power & Utilities

EY · Charlotte, North Carolina

$126,000 - $230,000

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Senior AI Machine Learning Engineer

The Hartford · Charlotte, North Carolina

$117,000 - $176,000

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AI Engineer – Generative AI & GCP; Onsite, Charlotte, NC

Regent Strategic Solutions Inc. · Charlotte, North Carolina

$125,000 - $150,000

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Senior Agentic AI Engineer — Gen AI for Construction

DPR Construction · Charlotte, North Carolina

$120,000 - $150,000

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What moves Machine Learning Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior machine learning engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same machine learning engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Charlotte offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in Charlotte?

Based on 19 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $110,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Machine Learning Engineer?

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