Salary Distribution
See how AI Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$107,500$135,300$172,700$205,000$235,000
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 $135,300 and $205,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $235,000 or more.
AI Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
96 jobsMedian$158,500
Range$130,000 - $200,000
New York
71 jobsMedian$177,900
Range$144,350 - $209,750
San Francisco
43 jobsMedian$215,000
Range$188,600 - $250,000
Austin
23 jobsMedian$187,500
Range$123,500 - $206,050
Chicago
21 jobsMedian$145,133
Range$110,950 - $190,600
Charlotte
20 jobsMedian$158,650
Range$132,150 - $190,250
Washington
17 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$141,700 - $202,800
Houston
17 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$106,792 - $184,050
Boston
17 jobsMedian$172,700
Range$123,600 - $198,000
Irving
16 jobsMedian$180,600
Range$148,000 - $230,500
US
15 jobsMedian$177,500
Range$149,850 - $195,000
Dallas
15 jobsMedian$189,000
Range$135,300 - $224,950
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