Comprehensive salary data for AI, ML, and Data Science roles based on real job postings.
The AI job market continues to evolve rapidly, with compensation reflecting both the scarcity of specialized talent and the strategic importance organizations place on artificial intelligence. Our salary data is sourced directly from active job postings with disclosed compensation, providing a real-time view of what companies are actually offering.
Use this guide to benchmark your current compensation, prepare for salary negotiations, or explore which AI specializations command the highest pay. Click any role below for a detailed breakdown including experience-based salary bands, top skills, and market factors.
| Role | Avg Min | Avg Max | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare AI Engineer | $313K | $433K | $373K | 2 |
| GPU Computing Specialist | $140K | $425K | $283K | 2 |
| AI Safety Engineer | $188K | $330K | $259K | 3 |
| AI Governance Specialist | $248K | $263K | $255K | 2 |
| AI Ethics Researcher | $197K | $291K | $244K | 1 |
| Autonomous Vehicle Engineer | $180K | $300K | $240K | 1 |
| AI Research Engineer | $169K | $306K | $238K | 5 |
| Design | $206K | $265K | $235K | 4 |
| Foundation Model Engineer | $147K | $317K | $232K | 3 |
| AI Solutions Architect | $183K | $278K | $231K | 6 |
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Our salary figures are derived from active job postings on HiredinAI that include disclosed compensation. We calculate the average minimum, average maximum, and median salary for each category. The data is refreshed hourly to reflect the current market.
Generative AI engineers and AI research scientists consistently command the highest salaries, with senior practitioners earning $350K-$500K+ in total compensation. Machine learning engineers and NLP specialists also rank among the top-paying AI roles.
Geographic location remains a significant factor. San Francisco, New York, and Seattle command 15-30% premiums over national averages. However, remote-first companies increasingly use location-agnostic pay bands, narrowing the gap for distributed roles.
Proficiency in large language models, distributed training, and MLOps consistently correlates with higher pay. Specializations in areas like reinforcement learning, computer vision for autonomous systems, and AI safety carry additional premiums due to limited talent pools.
The salary data on this page is recalculated every hour from active job postings. Individual role pages include additional analysis with experience-based salary bands, top skills, and frequently asked questions.
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