Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$150,550 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$109,752 $150,550 $208,000
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer in United States is $150,550 per year as of July 2026, based on 61 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $109,752, while senior specialists can earn up to $208,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,130 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 414 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer 61 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 45 0 0
Entry Level $109,752
Junior $126,380
Median Salary $150,550
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $171,694
Expert / Top Earners $208,000

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