Applied AI Engineer Salary
Jobs in AI · 2026 · based on ~260 data points
Low (25th)
$125,000
Median
$185,000
High (90th)
$300,000
By seniority
Junior $115,000 – $170,000 · median $142,000
Mid $155,000 – $225,000 · median $185,000
Senior $210,000 – $360,000 · median $260,000
Sources: Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, Built In. Figures are aggregated market estimates of annual total compensation in USD — indicative ranges, not offers.