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AI Research Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for AI Research Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay$188,000a year
- Typical range$172,500–$199,900Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$199,900and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest AI Research Engineer postings in California
- AI Research Engineer – Agentic AIBosch Group · Sunnyvale, CA · $165K–$180K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior AI Research Engineer - (SJ2026NZ)Archer · San Jose, CA · $195K–$205K/yr · Posted Sep 25, 2026ApplyView posting
- AI Research Engineer - Enterprise AutomationNIO USA, Inc. · Remote · $164K–$212K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a AI Research Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for AI Research Engineer jobs in California is $188K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical AI Research Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $173K–$200K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $173K or less.
How does California pay compare with all AI Research Engineer jobs?
The median here is $188K, against $200K across all 5 postings for the role.
How many AI Research Engineer jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.