AI Research Scientist salary

The median AI Research Scientist salary in the US is $230k to $300k per year, based on 5 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-09-10. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$200k
Typical (median)
$230k–$300k
Upper (75th pct)
$340k
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Common questions

What is the average AI Research Scientist salary?

The median AI Research Scientist salary in the US is $230k to $300k per year, based on 5 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a AI Research Scientist?

Most AI Research Scientist roles in the US fall between $200k (25th percentile) and $340k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this AI Research Scientist salary calculated?

It is calculated from 5 active AI Research Scientist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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