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AI Researcher

AI Researcher

Software Engineer

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ML / AI

$161,000

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The median AI Researcher salary is $161,000. View AI Researcher salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 5/5/2025

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Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
Microsoft Seattle, WA | 5 days ago

66

ML / AI

15 yrs

2 yrs

$420,000

220K | 200K | N/A
Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA | 04/24/2025

Senior Research Engineer

ML / AI

7 yrs

4 yrs

$150,000

150K | N/A | N/A
Axon Atlanta, GA | 04/23/2025

P3

ML / AI

5 yrs

0 yrs

$211,917

170K | 26.7K | 15.3K
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  1. What is the salary of a AI Researcher with a ML / AI specialization?

    The average total compensation of a AI Researcher in United States is $161,000.

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

    While there is no minimum salary for a AI Researcher in United States, the average total compensation is $161,000.

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    A AI Researcher is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $267,000.

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