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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: 8/27/2025

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Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus

Voia

Mountain View, CA | 4 days ago

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ML / AI

4 yrs

1 yr

$245,000

245K | N/A | N/A
Johns Hopkins Uni... Laurel, MD | 7 days ago

L1

ML / AI

3 yrs

3 yrs

$109,560

109.6K | N/A | N/A
Microsoft New York, NY | 08/12/2025

64

ML / AI

7 yrs

4 yrs

$311,000

186K | 125K | 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 $286,750.

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