AI/ML Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 9,126 open AI/ML jobs tracked as of June 2026, 17% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=272), the median band is $153,219–$216,733, with the middle 50% spanning $134,244–$273,333.
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 June 2026.
By role (disclosed, USD/year)
| Role | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning Engineer | $175,000–$250,000 | 55 |
| Research Scientist | $150,000–$237,900 | 25 |
| AI Engineer | $150,000–$204,250 | 26 |
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| principal | $203,000–$282,500 | 44 |
| senior | $173,500–$219,623 | 72 |
Common questions
How much do open AI/ML jobs pay?
Of 9,126 open AI/ML jobs, 17% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $153,219–$216,733 (USD/yr, n=272), as of June 2026. Employer-reported, never inferred.
How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make?
Open Machine Learning Engineer roles disclosing salary show a median band $175,000–$250,000 (USD/yr, n=55), as of June 2026. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
How much does a Research Scientist make?
Open Research Scientist roles disclosing salary show a median band $150,000–$237,900 (USD/yr, n=25), as of June 2026. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
How much does an AI Engineer make?
Open AI Engineer roles disclosing salary show a median band $150,000–$204,250 (USD/yr, n=26), as of June 2026. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
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