50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $250,000 USD
The median salary is $140,000
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The average salary for a AI Engineer in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 250,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 195,000 per year, based on 125,519 active job listings.
The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, Boston. New York leads with 10,259 job openings.
Leading employers for AI Engineer roles in United States include Expatsitinc.com, Jack and Jill AI, Daimler AG, Jack & Jill/External ATS, Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business.
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