As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Aberdeen, NC is $97,689, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,879 weekly, or $8,141 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Machine Learning Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Machine Learning Engineer in Aberdeen, NC vary widely, spanning from $82,830 to $113,566. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,911) and 75th percentile ($106,000), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,566 per year. This $16,089 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aberdeen Machine Learning Engineer often earn 6.5% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $82,830 Aberdeen, NC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $89,911 Aberdeen, NC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $97,689 Aberdeen, NC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $106,000 Aberdeen, NC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $113,566 Aberdeen, NC February 01, 2026
25% $89,911 10% $82,830 90% $113,566 75% $106,000 $97,689 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Machine Learning Engineer ?

Machine learning (ML) is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems use to effectively perform a specific task without using explicit instructions, relying on patterns and inference instead. It is seen as a subset of artificial intelligence. Machine learning algorithms build a mathematical model of sample data, known as "training data", in order to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to perform the task.:2 Machine learning algorithms are used in a wide variety of applications, such as email filtering, and computer vision, where...

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Machine Learning Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machine Learning Engineer in Aberdeen, NC. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $89,911 to $106,000 with the average base salary of $97,689. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,584 to $119,711 with the average total cash compensation of $108,109.

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About Aberdeen, North Carolina    Aberdeen is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area. The po....More

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