AI Salary Benchmarks 2026

AI engineering is one of the highest-paying specializations in tech. Prompt engineers, ML engineers, and AI researchers routinely earn $150K-$350K depending on experience, location, and specialization. Our salary data comes directly from job postings with disclosed compensation, so you're seeing what companies actually offer, not self-reported estimates.

Browse by role type, location, or experience level to find benchmarks relevant to your situation. Each page includes top-paying companies, salary ranges, and answers to common compensation questions.