AI developer salary in United States

The average salary for an AI Developer is $152,716 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 2, 2026.

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AI Developer salaries typically range between a low of $93,463 and a high of $249,533 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for AI Developer include San Jose, CA at $196,574 per year, San Francisco, CA at $196,488 per year, and New York, NY at $178,245 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for AI Developer include CHAI ($500,000 per year) and Charlie Health ($475,000 per year).