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AI Engineer Salary Report 2026
Real-time compensation data from our database of 1,000 AI engineer positions. Based on 39 jobs with disclosed salary information.
Salary Overview
$200K
Average Salary
$207K
Median Salary
$38
Minimum Salary
$371K
Maximum Salary
Market Insights
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4%
Jobs with Salary Data
39 out of 1,000 positions have disclosed salary information.
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14%
Remote Positions
138 positions offer fully remote work arrangements.
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922+
Companies Tracked
From startups to tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI.
Salary Expectations by Role Type
| Role | Experience | Salary Range (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning Engineer | Entry (0-2 years) | $100K - $150K |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Mid (2-5 years) | $150K - $220K |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Senior (5+ years) | $220K - $350K+ |
| LLM Engineer | All Levels | $150K - $400K+ |
| MLOps Engineer | All Levels | $130K - $280K |
| AI Research Scientist | PhD Required | $180K - $450K+ |
| Data Scientist | All Levels | $100K - $250K |
* Salary ranges based on US market data. Actual compensation varies by location, company size, and individual qualifications. Figures include base salary only.
Top Companies for AI Engineers
Tier 1
$300K-$600K+
- • OpenAI
- • Anthropic
- • DeepMind
Tier 2
$250K-$450K
- • Meta
- • Netflix
Tier 3
$200K-$350K
- • Microsoft
- • Amazon
- • Apple
Startups
$150K-$300K + Equity
- • Series B-D AI startups
📊 Methodology
This report uses real-time data from our job aggregation platform. Salary figures are extracted from job postings across 922+ companies using Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby applicant tracking systems.
- • Data Source: Direct from company career pages
- • Update Frequency: Hourly
- • Sample Size: 39 jobs with disclosed salaries
- • Currency: USD (primary), with EUR/GBP converted at market rates
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