How much does an AI Engineer make?
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$127,315
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a AI Engineer is $127,315 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $105,021 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $22,295 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For an Ai Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Ai Engineer in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Shield AI.
Top Paying Companies
For Ai Engineer in United States
| 1 | $204,579 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $197,481 | |
| 3 | Shield AI | $181,589 | |
| 4 | Intel Corporation | $181,216 | |
| 5 | Electronic Arts | $178,382 | |
| 6 | Interactions | $176,078 | |
| 7 | Tesla | $165,642 | |
| 8 | Eliassen Group | $162,309 | |
| 9 | Aisera | $161,246 | |
| 10 | IBM | $148,424 |
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Ai Engineer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Ai Engineer in United States
The top 4 paying industries for an Ai Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $178,647, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $178,382, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $165,642 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $123,379.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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AI Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for an AI Engineer is $105,021 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an AI Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 158 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an AI Engineer employees.
The highest salary for an AI Engineer in United States is $169,264 per year.
The lowest salary for an AI Engineer in United States is $65,160 per year.
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