Salary Distribution
See how AI Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,375$135,250$172,700$202,000$232,000
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most AI Engineers earn between $135,250 and $202,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $232,000 or more.
AI Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
106 jobsMedian$163,000
Range$129,450 - $195,000
New York
76 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$139,000 - $213,500
San Francisco
34 jobsMedian$212,550
Range$190,000 - $232,000
Chicago
22 jobsMedian$187,500
Range$159,500 - $227,000
Austin
21 jobsMedian$182,125
Range$138,600 - $200,000
Tampa
20 jobsMedian$157,000
Range$132,150 - $190,250
Charlotte
19 jobsMedian$172,700
Range$138,600 - $206,650
Houston
19 jobsMedian$172,375
Range$120,000 - $202,000
US
16 jobsMedian$166,250
Range$130,000 - $215,000
Boston
16 jobsMedian$172,700
Range$138,600 - $212,550
Seattle
16 jobsMedian$196,000
Range$169,050 - $224,000
Denver
15 jobsMedian$185,000
Range$132,150 - $212,550
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