Senior AI Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$134,215 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$96,843 $134,215 $194,595
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior AI Engineer in United States is $134,215 per year as of July 2026, based on 233 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $96,843, while senior specialists can earn up to $194,595. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,060 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 19 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior AI Engineer 233 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 181 0 0
Entry Level $96,843
Junior $119,791
Median Salary $134,215
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $167,411
Expert / Top Earners $194,595

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