Lead AI Manager Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$158,002 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$96,720 $158,002 $208,064
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead AI Manager in United States is $158,002 per year as of July 2026, based on 228 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $96,720, while senior specialists can earn up to $208,064. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,130 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead AI Manager.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 22 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead AI Manager 228 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 152 0 0
Entry Level $96,720
Junior $137,477
Median Salary $158,002
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $174,868
Expert / Top Earners $208,064

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
Machine Learning
15%
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Artificial Intelligence
15%
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