Salary Distribution
See how AI Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$108,150$138,600$173,650$199,800$230,500
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 $138,600 and $199,800. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
AI Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
98 jobsMedian$165,000
Range$125,000 - $200,000
New York
79 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$140,000 - $212,175
San Francisco
47 jobsMedian$201,500
Range$176,900 - $247,500
Boston
23 jobsMedian$185,850
Range$145,450 - $205,000
Houston
21 jobsMedian$156,000
Range$138,600 - $193,500
Charlotte
20 jobsMedian$186,050
Range$138,600 - $192,400
Chicago
20 jobsMedian$145,450
Range$119,850 - $185,175
Seattle
20 jobsMedian$183,885
Range$142,000 - $217,000
Austin
19 jobsMedian$145,450
Range$119,600 - $190,600
US
19 jobsMedian$179,350
Range$140,500 - $211,750
Dallas
16 jobsMedian$145,700
Range$130,000 - $198,000
Washington
16 jobsMedian$167,550
Range$132,500 - $198,000
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