Junior AI Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$110,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$72,803 $110,000 $176,725
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior AI Engineer in United States is $110,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 135 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $72,803, while senior specialists can earn up to $176,725. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $960 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 147 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior AI Engineer 135 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 102 0 0
Entry Level $72,803
Junior $91,735
Median Salary $110,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $137,554
Expert / Top Earners $176,725

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