ML Researcher Salary in Albany, New York

How much does a ML Researcher make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Researcher in Albany, NY is $143,856. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $133,529 to $157,258, with most professionals earning between $124,126 and $169,460.

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What is a ML Researcher?

As an ML (Machine Learning) Researcher, your primary responsibility is to conduct research and develop new algorithms and models to improve machine learning systems. You will be responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field, designing and implementing experiments, and analyzing and interpreting data to make recommendations for improvements. Additionally, you will collaborate with a team of engineers and data scientists to integrate your research findings into practical applications and products. Strong programming skills, a deep understanding of statistical and mathematical concepts, and a passion for innovation are essential for success in this role.

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What does a ML Researcher do?

Common responsibilities of a ML Researcher

Work on interdisciplinary projects that involve machine learning, such as computer vision, natural language processing, or reinforcement learning.

September 23, 2023

Evaluate and compare the performance of different machine learning algorithms and models.

September 29, 2023

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning and related fields.

October 11, 2023

Contribute to open-source machine learning projects and communities.

October 28, 2023

Write research papers and present findings at conferences and workshops.

November 05, 2023

Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to integrate machine learning solutions into products or systems.

November 10, 2023

Design and implement machine learning models to solve specific problems or tasks.

November 19, 2023

Collect and preprocess data for training and testing machine learning models.

November 19, 2023

Conduct research to develop new machine learning algorithms and techniques.

November 21, 2023

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior researchers or engineers.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for ML Researcher in Albany, NY

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133529

157258

143856

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139740

170198

153512

What is the average salary for ML Researcher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ML Researcher in Albany, NY. The base salary for ML Researcher ranges from $133,529 to $157,258 with the average base salary of $143,856. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,740 to $170,198 with the average total cash compensation of $153,512.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$143,856	$133,529 - $157,258
Bonus	$9,656	$6,212 - $12,940
Total Pay	$153,512	$139,740 - $170,198

* 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 Researcher Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,200 - $156,871	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,476 - $157,196	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,003 - $169,594	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,989 - $158,978	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,239 - $156,917	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,766 - $164,604	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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