As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Troy, NY is $111,505, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,144 weekly, or $9,292 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Machine Learning Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Machine Learning Engineer in Troy, NY vary widely, spanning from $94,427 to $129,610. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,566) and 75th percentile ($120,982), while top earners (90th percentile) make $129,610 per year. This $18,416 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, Troy Machine Learning Engineer often earn 4.6% higher than national averages. However, Troy currently ranks 286 statewide for Machine Learning Engineer job salary. 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 $94,427 Troy, NY October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $102,566 Troy, NY October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $111,505 Troy, NY October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $120,982 Troy, NY October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $129,610 Troy, NY October 01, 2026
25% $102,566 10% $94,427 90% $129,610 75% $120,982 $111,505 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 Troy, NY. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $102,566 to $120,982 with the average base salary of $111,505. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,704 to $139,486 with the average total cash compensation of $125,969.

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About Troy, New York    Troy is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. The city is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on th....More

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