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AI Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 37 open job postings for AI Software Engineer roles at 26 companies, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

AI Software Engineer: postings by posted pay37 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $40K to $280K. Median $157K; middle half $140K–$195K.Median $157K$40K$280K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$60K: 2; $60K–$80K: 0; $80K–$100K: 0; $100K–$120K: 3; $120K–$140K: 4; $140K–$160K: 10; $160K–$180K: 7; $180K–$200K: 2; $200K–$220K: 2; $220K–$240K: 3; $240K–$260K: 1; $260K–$280K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$140K median · $101K–$142K typical · 11 postingsMid level: middle half $101K–$142K, median $140K
  2. Senior$167K median · $143K–$195K typical · 13 postingsSenior: middle half $143K–$195K, median $167K
  3. Staff$176K median · $166K–$176K typical · 4 postingsStaff: middle half $166K–$176K, median $176K
  4. Principal$219K median · $194K–$268K typical · 6 postingsPrincipal: middle half $194K–$268K, median $219K

Companies hiring

  1. Booz Allen Hamilton_United States$142K median · $142K–$142K typical · 5 postingsBooz Allen Hamilton_United States: middle half $142K–$142K, median $142K
  2. Leidos$122K median · $122K–$152K typical · 3 postingsLeidos: middle half $122K–$152K, median $122K
  3. Ngc$241K median · $157K–$268K typical · 3 postingsNgc: middle half $157K–$268K, median $241K
  4. Palo Alto Networks2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Ngc · $241K median · 3 postings
  2. Booz Allen Hamilton_United States · $142K median · 5 postings
  3. Leidos · $122K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$152K median · $128K–$195K typical · 33 postingsUnited States: middle half $128K–$195K, median $152K
  2. Maryland$122K median · $122K–$142K typical · 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $122K–$142K, median $122K
  3. Remote$152K median · $122K–$219K typical · 9 postingsRemote: middle half $122K–$219K, median $152K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $152K median, $122K–$219K typical, from 9 postings. On-site: $164K median, $128K–$194K typical, from 22 postings.

Newest AI Software Engineer postings

  1. Principal AI Software EngineerWalker & Dunlop · Remote · $250K–$300K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Principal AI Software Engineer (AHT)Ngc · Beavercreek, OH · $125K–$188K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr. Staff AI Software EngineerNgc · Melbourne, FL · $193K–$289K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Staff AI Software Engineer - Level 5Ngc · Boulder, CO · $214K–$321K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Intern, AI Software Engineering (June-August 2027)Rockwell Automation · Remote · $20.00–$32.00/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a AI Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for AI Software Engineer jobs is $157K a year, from 37 job postings with pay at 26 companies.

What is the typical AI Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $140K–$195K. The top 10% list $241K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $101K or less.

Which companies pay the most for AI Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Ngc ($241K), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States ($142K), Leidos ($122K).

How does AI Software Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $140K, Senior $167K, Staff $176K, Principal $219K.

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