ML Researcher Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

How much does a ML Researcher make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Researcher in Pittsburgh, PA is $138,016. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,108 to $150,874, with most professionals earning between $119,087 and $162,580.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

128108

150874

138016

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

134067

163288

147280

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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for ML Researcher ranges from $128,108 to $150,874 with the average base salary of $138,016. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,067 to $163,288 with the average total cash compensation of $147,280.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$138,016	$128,108 - $150,874
Bonus	$9,264	$5,959 - $12,415
Total Pay	$147,280	$134,067 - $163,288

* 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 Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,739 - $144,551	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,450 - $148,921	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,318 - $149,944	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,318 - $149,944	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,923 - $140,057	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,792 - $137,547	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...

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