Artificial Intelligence Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$139,637 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$108,310 $139,637 $222,197
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Artificial Intelligence Engineer in United States is $139,637 per year as of July 2026, based on 130 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $108,310, while senior specialists can earn up to $222,197. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,210 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Artificial Intelligence Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 160 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Artificial Intelligence Engineer 130 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 212 0 0
Entry Level $108,310
Junior $125,500
Median Salary $139,637
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $182,744
Expert / Top Earners $222,197

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