AI/ML Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 9,900 open AI/ML jobs tracked as of 2026-08-10, 18% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=287), the median band is $154,078–$214,281, with the middle 50% spanning $129,631–$269,625.
These figures are employer-reported, taken directly from live job postings on Greenhouse / Lever / Ashby — never inferred or estimated. "Disclosed" means the posting stated a salary range. Sample size (n) is shown for every figure; we don't publish a number below n=20. Updated as the live feed refreshes. As of 2026-08-10.
By role (disclosed, USD/year)
| Role | Median band | n | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning Engineer | $156,000–$240,000 | 38 | all-niche salary → |
| Research Scientist | $150,000–$237,900 | 25 | all-niche salary → |
| AI Engineer | $158,000–$215,000 | 27 | all-niche salary → |
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| principal | $200,000–$280,000 | 52 |
| senior | $161,000–$214,000 | 87 |
Common questions
How much do open AI/ML jobs pay?
Of 9,900 open AI/ML jobs, 18% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $154,078–$214,281 (USD/yr, n=287), as of 2026-08-10. Employer-reported, never inferred.
How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in AI/ML jobs?
Within AI/ML Jobs, Machine Learning Engineer roles disclosing salary show a median band $156,000–$240,000 (USD/yr, n=38), as of 2026-08-10. For the all-niche figure see https://engradar.com/salaries/machine-learning-engineer. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
How much does a Research Scientist make in AI/ML jobs?
Within AI/ML Jobs, Research Scientist roles disclosing salary show a median band $150,000–$237,900 (USD/yr, n=25), as of 2026-08-10. For the all-niche figure see https://engradar.com/salaries/research-scientist. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
How much does an AI Engineer make in AI/ML jobs?
Within AI/ML Jobs, AI Engineer roles disclosing salary show a median band $158,000–$215,000 (USD/yr, n=27), as of 2026-08-10. For the all-niche figure see https://engradar.com/salaries/ai-engineer. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
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