Salary Distribution
See how AI Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$95,250$132,500$172,700$206,250$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 $132,500 and $206,250. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $232,000 or more.
AI Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
92 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$132,080 - $199,000
New York
85 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$140,000 - $202,500
San Francisco
34 jobsMedian$212,500
Range$165,000 - $250,000
Chicago
27 jobsMedian$170,000
Range$108,275 - $210,000
Charlotte
25 jobsMedian$161,000
Range$130,000 - $206,500
Boston
21 jobsMedian$177,500
Range$153,500 - $213,723
Austin
18 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$132,500 - $200,000
Tampa
17 jobsMedian$157,000
Range$122,308 - $183,500
US
17 jobsMedian$179,350
Range$121,000 - $212,500
San Diego
17 jobsMedian$155,000
Range$144,100 - $212,550
Washington
15 jobsMedian$152,000
Range$121,000 - $191,800
Dallas
14 jobsMedian$156,000
Range$83,250 - $199,800
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