Lead Artificial Intelligence Consultant Salary & Pay Rates in United States

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$206,239 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

$77,450 $206,239 $269,145

Verified as of May 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Artificial Intelligence Consultant in United States is $206,239 per year as of May 2026, based on 15 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $77,450, while senior specialists can earn up to $269,145. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,470 per day.

Salary Trend

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

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📊 Salary Histogram

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

📊 Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	652	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Lead Artificial Intelligence Consultant	15	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	13	0	0
Entry Level	$77,450
Junior	$167,039
Median Salary	$206,239
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	$247,781
Expert / Top Earners	$269,145

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