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AI Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 100 open job postings for AI Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest AI Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Senior AI EngineerEllipsis Health · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$210K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  2. Senior AI EngineerEllipsis Health · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$210K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026Apply
  3. Mid-Level AI EngineerClera · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026Apply
  4. Principal AI Engineer, Sr AI EngineerBaker Tilly · San Francisco, CA · $205K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  5. Senior AI EngineerPremier Global Links · San Francisco, CA · $180K–$275K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
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AI Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$167K median, $140K–$208K typical, 1,685 postingsUnited States: middle half $140K–$208K, median $167K
  2. California$211K median, $163K–$240K typical, 288 postingsCalifornia: middle half $163K–$240K, median $211K
  3. New York$190K median, $140K–$220K typical, 145 postingsNew York: middle half $140K–$220K, median $190K
  4. New York City, NY$190K median, $148K–$225K typical, 127 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $148K–$225K, median $190K
  5. SingaporeSGD 90K median, SGD 72K–SGD 120K typical, 108 postings
  6. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 90K median, SGD 73.2K–SGD 120K typical, 101 postings
  7. CanadaCA$155K median, CA$122K–CA$181K typical, 99 postings
  8. Texas$146K median, $128K–$178K typical, 71 postingsTexas: middle half $128K–$178K, median $146K

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Questions and answers

How much does a AI Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for AI Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $225K a year, from 100 job postings with pay at 63 companies.

What is the typical AI Engineer pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $200K–$240K. The top 10% list $285K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $165K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all AI Engineer jobs?

The median here is $225K, against $166K across all 2,076 postings for the role.

How many AI Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

100 open postings at 63 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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