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Head of AI salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Head of AI roles at 15 companies, updated Oct 28, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 3 more postings in GBP (median £105K), 2 more postings in EUR, 1 more posting in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Head of AI: postings by posted pay14 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $80K to $360K. Median $275K; middle half $230K–$280K.Median $275K$80K$360K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$100K: 1; $100K–$120K: 0; $120K–$140K: 0; $140K–$160K: 0; $160K–$180K: 0; $180K–$200K: 0; $200K–$220K: 0; $220K–$240K: 4; $240K–$260K: 0; $260K–$280K: 4; $280K–$300K: 2; $300K–$320K: 2; $320K–$340K: 0; $340K–$360K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Director$275K median · $230K–$280K typical · 14 postingsDirector: middle half $230K–$280K, median $275K

Companies hiring

  1. Janus Henderson Investors$275K median · $275K–$275K typical · 3 postingsJanus Henderson Investors: middle half $275K–$275K, median $275K
  2. Gen II Fund Services2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Zayo1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Rise Technical Recruitment1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Janus Henderson Investors · $275K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$270K median · $225K–$280K typical · 10 postingsUnited States: middle half $225K–$280K, median $270K
  2. New York$280K median · $280K–$350K typical · 3 postingsNew York: middle half $280K–$350K, median $280K
  3. New York City, NY$280K median · $280K–$350K typical · 3 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $280K–$350K, median $280K
  4. Remote$238K median · $230K–$310K typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $230K–$310K, median $238K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $238K median, $230K–$310K typical, from 3 postings. On-site: $275K median, $275K–$300K typical, from 6 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$275K median · $270K–$275K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $270K–$275K, median $275K

Newest Head of AI postings

  1. Head of AI, Game GenerationRise Technical Recruitment · London, United Kingdom · £120K–£150K/yr · Posted Oct 26, 2026
  2. Head of AIJanus Henderson Investors · $250K–$300K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  3. Head of AIJanus Henderson Investors · $250K–$300K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  4. Head of AIUnited States · $225K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026
  5. Head of AIBetco Sales · New Jersey · $60K–$120K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Head of AI make?

The median posted base pay for Head of AI jobs is $275K a year, from 20 job postings with pay at 15 companies.

What is the typical Head of AI pay range?

The middle half of postings list $230K–$280K. The top 10% list $310K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $225K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Head of AI jobs?

By median posted pay: Janus Henderson Investors ($275K).

Do remote Head of AI jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $238K (3 postings) against $275K for on-site jobs (6 postings).

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