Startup AI Engineer Salary

Startups pay AI Engineers a median salary of $191,126 per year. Based on 2,069 AI Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $102,193 and $278,862, with an average of $191,149.

95th Percentile
$278,862
Average
$191,149
Range
$102,193 - $278,862
Sample Size
2,069
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly AI Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how AI Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for AI Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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AI Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $281,758

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