Junior AI Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$137,409 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$80,864 $137,409 $200,422
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior AI Developer in United States is $137,409 per year as of July 2026, based on 95 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $80,864, while senior specialists can earn up to $200,422. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,090 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Junior AI Developer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 247 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior AI Developer 95 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 71 0 0
Entry Level $80,864
Junior $106,173
Median Salary $137,409
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $168,180
Expert / Top Earners $200,422

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