ML Engineer Salary in Durham, NC

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How much does a ML Engineer make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Engineer in Durham, NC is $128,352. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $100,864 to a high of $158,041, with most professionals earning between $113,964 and $143,893.

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What is a ML Engineer?

An ML Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems. They work closely with data scientists and software engineers to gather and analyze data, build and train machine learning models, and deploy them into production systems. ML Engineers also optimize and fine-tune models for performance and scalability, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence to continuously improve and innovate their solutions. They may also be involved in creating data pipelines, developing data infrastructure, and integrating machine learning models into existing software applications. Strong programming skills, knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries, and a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms are essential for this role.

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Average Salary Range for ML Engineer in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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128352

Average Total Cash Compensation

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133124
What is the average salary for ML Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ML Engineer in Durham, NC. The base salary for ML Engineer ranges from $113,964 to $143,893 with the average base salary of $128,352. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,128 to $150,565 with the average total cash compensation of $133,124.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,352 $113,964 - $143,893
Bonus $4,771 $4,164 - $6,672
Total Pay $133,124 $118,128 - $150,565
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

ML Engineer Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,514 - $142,062 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,771 - $144,911 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,771 - $144,911 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,329 - $136,778 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,872 - $138,726 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,820 - $137,398 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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