AI Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$155,654 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$109,346 $155,654 $239,253
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a AI Engineer in United States is $155,654 per year as of July 2026, based on 200 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $109,346, while senior specialists can earn up to $239,253. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,310 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing AI Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing AI Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for AI Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 46 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing AI Engineer 200 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 730 0 0
Entry Level $109,346
Junior $126,012
Median Salary $155,654
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $184,402
Expert / Top Earners $239,253

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