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AI Researcher

AI Researcher

Software Engineer

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ML / AI

$165,000

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The median AI Researcher salary is $165,000. View AI Researcher salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 7/22/2025

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Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
Johns Hopkins Uni... Laurel, MD | 6 days ago

Senior 1

ML / AI

2-4 yrs

2-4 yrs

$172,500

170K | N/A | 2.5K
Yahoo Seattle, WA | 07/15/2025

Principal Software Engineer

ML / AI

6 yrs

2 yrs

$300,000

300K | N/A | N/A
Keywords Studios Seattle, WA | 07/11/2025

L1

ML / AI

1 yr

1 yr

$61,360

61.4K | N/A | N/A
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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 $165,000.

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    While there is no minimum salary for a AI Researcher in United States, the average total compensation is $165,000.

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    A AI Researcher is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $278,000.

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