What is the salary of a AI Engineer with a ML / AI specialization?

The average total compensation of a AI Engineer in United States is $160,000 .

What is the minimum salary of a AI Engineer with a ML / AI specialization in United States?

While there is no minimum salary for a AI Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $160,000 .

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$160,000

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$227K

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Machine Learning Engineer$254,423

AI Researcher$156,000

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Company Location \| Date	Level Name Tag	Years of Experience Total / At Company	Total Compensation Base \| Stock (yr) \| Bonus
Fractal New York, NY \| 2 days ago	Grade 7 ML / AI	5 yrs 0 yrs	$150,625 135K \| N/A \| 15.6K
aba Houston, TX \| 7 days ago	L5 ML / AI	5 yrs 2 yrs	$197,000 185K \| 12K \| N/A
Eudia Palo Alto, CA \| 03/12/2025	- ML / AI	5 yrs 1 yr	$155,000 140K \| 15K \| N/A
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What is the salary of a AI Engineer with a ML / AI specialization?
The average total compensation of a AI Engineer in United States is $160,000.
What is the minimum salary of a AI Engineer with a ML / AI specialization in United States?
While there is no minimum salary for a AI Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $160,000.
Where is a AI Engineer paid the most?
A AI Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $269,000.
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