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 $156,000 .

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 $156,000 .

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AI Researcher

Software Engineer

ML / AI

$156,000

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$258K

75th%

$350K

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The median AI Researcher salary is $156,000. View AI Researcher salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 3/26/2025

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Machine Learning Engineer$254,423

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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 $156,000.
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 $156,000.
Where is a AI Researcher paid the most?
A AI Researcher is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $269,000.
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