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Data & AI Engineers salaries

What data & ai engineers roles pay in United States, from live vacancies on AutomationRoles.ai.

Median salary · United States

$183,250

25th percentile
$146,250
Median (50th)
$183,250
75th percentile
$217,750

Based on 26 live roles. Figures are annual, in USD, updated nightly.

By experience level

In United States

 25thMedian75thSample
Mid$117,349$145,000$179,50010
Senior$175,000$200,500$226,75015

By location

 25thMedian75thSample
San Francisco$205,375$235,750$288,5007

By country

 25thMedian75thSample
Netherlands$84,195$84,195$84,1955

Indicative US base-salary ranges based on aggregated 2024-2026 market data (Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com, Coursera). Total compensation can be higher with bonuses, equity and benefits. Pay varies significantly by location, industry and company size, with major tech hubs (CA, NY, MA, WA, DC) at the upper end. Contract day rates are approximate and vary by engagement.

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