Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Charlotte

Pay ranges below come from 6 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 6 disclosed ranges

$150,000/yr

$140,000small sample of 6$210,000

Highest-paying employers in Charlotte

Apexonup to $240,000
Blue River Technologyup to $202,000
Q2up to $180,000
Durandal Inc.up to $180,000
The Hartfordup to $176,000

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Machine Learning Engineer roles in Charlotte that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior AI Engineer & Tech Lead — GenAI in Production

Apexon · Charlotte, North Carolina

$180,000 - $240,000

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Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy

Blue River Technology · Charlotte, North Carolina

$113,000 - $202,000

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Real-Time Fraud ML Engineer (Hybrid)

Q2 · Charlotte, North Carolina

$120,000 - $180,000

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Senior AI Machine Learning Engineer

The Hartford · Charlotte, North Carolina

$117,000 - $176,000

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Enterprise Generative AI Engineer

BC Forward · Charlotte, North Carolina

$70 - $70.23

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AI/ML Engineer — Cognitive Electronic Warfare

Durandal Inc. · Charlottesville, Virginia

$100,000 - $180,000

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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 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $150,000 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?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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