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Founding AI Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Founding AI Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 4, 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 Founding AI Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Founding AI EngineerKos.ai · San Francisco, CA · $170K–$250K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Founding AI EngineerRedwagon · San Francisco, CA · $120K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  3. Founding AI Engineer, Knowledge SystemsRedwagon · San Francisco, CA · $120K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 25, 2026
  4. Founding AI EngineerClera · San Francisco, CA · $120K–$180K/yr · Posted Aug 5, 2026Apply
  5. Founding AI EngineerClera · San Francisco, CA · $225K–$255K/yr · Posted Aug 1, 2026Apply
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Founding AI Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$210K median, $160K–$230K typical, 18 postingsUnited States: middle half $160K–$230K, median $210K
  2. California$160K median, $150K–$210K typical, 9 postingsCalifornia: middle half $150K–$210K, median $160K
  3. New York$230K median, $225K–$300K typical, 7 postingsNew York: middle half $225K–$300K, median $230K
  4. New York City, NY$230K median, $225K–$300K typical, 7 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $225K–$300K, median $230K
  5. Remote3 postings, too few to show pay

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for Founding AI Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $160K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $150K–$210K. The top 10% list $240K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $150K or less.

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

The median here is $160K, against $210K across all 21 postings for the role.

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

8 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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