AI Engineer
Salary benchmarks based on 31080 public records across 10 cities.
What does an AI Engineer do?
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 15-1252)
Salary Overview
Weighted average across all cities with available data. Based on 31080 data points.
$128K
P25
$146K
Median
$169K
P75
Top Paying Cities
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Last updated: 2026-06-29