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AI Research Scientist salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for AI Research Scientist roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Oct 28, 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 Research Scientist postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. AI Research Scientist - Fully Remote | Up to $200/hrMercor · Remote · $150.00–$200.00/hr · Posted Oct 24, 2026
  2. AI Research ScientistP-1 AI · San Francisco, CA · $200K–$385K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  3. AI Research Scientist III (Full Time) – United StatesCisco · San Francisco, CA · $184K–$275K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  4. AI research scientistWRITER · San Francisco, CA · $199K–$325K/yr · Posted Sep 22, 2026Apply
  5. AI Research ScientistSprinter Health · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$220K/yr · Posted Jul 17, 2026Apply
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AI Research Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$186K median · $156K–$250K typical · 52 postingsUnited States: middle half $156K–$250K, median $186K
  2. California$230K median · $186K–$262K typical · 21 postingsCalifornia: middle half $186K–$262K, median $230K
  3. New York$525K median · $275K–$525K typical · 3 postingsNew York: middle half $275K–$525K, median $525K
  4. United Kingdom3 postings · too few to show pay
  5. Mountain View, CA$250K median · $212K–$266K typical · 3 postingsMountain View, CA: middle half $212K–$266K, median $250K
  6. Brooklyn, NY$525K median · $275K–$525K typical · 3 postingsBrooklyn, NY: middle half $275K–$525K, median $525K
  7. Menlo Park, CA$186K median · $152K–$186K typical · 3 postingsMenlo Park, CA: middle half $152K–$186K, median $186K
  8. Remote$165K median · $150K–$250K typical · 22 postingsRemote: middle half $150K–$250K, median $165K

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for AI Research Scientist jobs in San Francisco, CA is $250K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 8 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $200K–$293K. The top 10% list $364K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $190K or less.

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

The median here is $250K, against $186K across all 62 postings for the role.

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

8 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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