Lead Artificial Intelligence Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$163,579 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$127,523 $163,579 $190,150
Verified September 2026 Moderate Sample (25 postings) πŸ“Š Multi-Source Blend

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Artificial Intelligence Engineer in United States is $163,579 per year as of September 2026, based on 32 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $127,523, while senior specialists can earn up to $190,150. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,040 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 332 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead Artificial Intelligence Engineer 32 0 0
Number of salaries quoted 25 0 0
Entry Level $127,523
Junior $128,431
Median Salary $163,579
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $205,768
Expert / Top Earners $190,150

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % 30-Day Trend Action
Python
20%
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Machine Learning
18%
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Java
15%
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Kubernetes
12%
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SQL
22%
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Skill Market Composition

Breakdown of skills demanded for Lead Artificial Intelligence Engineer roles grouped by domain taxonomy.

Technical
3 skills 60.0%
Languages
2 skills 40.0%

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