Updated August 2026

AI Engineer Salaries

Comprehensive compensation data for Machine Learning, LLM, and Data Science roles. Based on 2,400+ verified offers.

Global Average
$203,500
+12% YoY
Top 10% (90th %ile)
$290,000
Total Comp (Base + Equity)
Highest Paying Skill
Llm Engineer
Avg: $236k+

Salary by Role (Annual Base)

Range
Median

Top Locations

Region Avg Salary Range
North America $140k $80k–$254k
Europe $69k $33k–$200k
Africa $59k $48k–$70k
Asia $60k $30k–$120k
South America $55k $15k–$150k

Skills Premium

Skill Avg Salary Range
Llm Engineer $236k $165k–$290k
Machine Learning Engineer $220k $147k–$333k
Computer Vision Engineer $203k $150k–$310k
Research Engineer $187k $130k–$275k
Data Engineer $183k $45k–$247k
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