Applied AI Engineer salary benchmark

Builds product features powered by LLMs.

Updated

Applied AI Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $192k across 26 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $152k – $293k.

Levelp25p50p75p90n
mid$152k$192k$224k$293k26

Companies hiring Applied AI Engineer

Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.

See the full list →

Common stacks for Applied AI Engineer

Stacks mentioned most often in Applied AI Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • typescript61 postings · p50 $192k
  • python29 postings · p50 $171k
  • rust24 postings · p50 $212k
  • next.js21 postings · p50 $203k
  • git19 postings · p50 $192k
  • aws16 postings · p50 $197k
  • go5 postings · p50 $151k
  • ruby4 postings · p50 $172k

Applied AI Engineer by city

Top hiring markets for Applied AI Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Applied AI Engineer typically earn?
Median compensation for Applied AI Engineer is in the table above, broken down by experience level. Numbers reflect the trailing 26 weeks of disclosed-salary postings only.
How wide is the compensation band for Applied AI Engineer?
Band width varies by level. At the mid-level band, p25 sits at $152k and p90 at $293k — a ratio you can use to gauge how much variance to expect when interviewing for Applied AI Engineer positions.
Where can I see live Applied AI Engineer job postings?
The "Companies hiring Applied AI Engineer" list below shows the companies with the most active postings for this role. You can also browse the underlying job posts at /jobs filtered to this role.

Methodology

Percentiles computed via PERCENTILE_CONT(p) WITHIN GROUP (ORDER BY salary_mid) on disclosed salary ranges only — full methodology.

← Applied AI Engineer role overview→ Companies hiring Applied AI Engineer