AI/ML Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 20,200 open AI/ML jobs tracked as of 2026-11-11, 9% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=284), the median band is $150,000–$211,731, with the middle 50% spanning $121,250–$269,167.
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 2026-11-11.
By role (disclosed, USD/year)
| Role | Median band | n | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $150,000–$285,000 | 24 | all-niche salary → |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $155,000–$227,400 | 43 | all-niche salary → |
| AI Engineer | $150,000–$222,500 | 26 | all-niche salary → |
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| principal | $200,000–$265,000 | 51 |
| senior | $160,000–$220,000 | 65 |
Common questions
How much do open AI/ML jobs pay?
Of 20,200 open AI/ML jobs, 9% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $150,000–$211,731 (USD/yr, n=284), as of 2026-11-11. Employer-reported, 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–$285,000 (USD/yr, n=24), as of 2026-11-11. For the all-niche figure see https://engradar.com/salaries/research-scientist. Measured from live postings, 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 $155,000–$227,400 (USD/yr, n=43), as of 2026-11-11. For the all-niche figure see https://engradar.com/salaries/machine-learning-engineer. 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 $150,000–$222,500 (USD/yr, n=26), as of 2026-11-11. For the all-niche figure see https://engradar.com/salaries/ai-engineer. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
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