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Applied AI Engineer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Applied AI Engineer at tech startups in United States is $238k a year (middle half $201k to $263k), based on 34 job postings from 20 companies that publish a pay range. 9% of these postings are remote.
$238kmedian, United States
$201k–$263kmiddle half (P25–P75)
34postings from 20 companies
9%remote postings
Ranks #46 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 14% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $210k. Average posted range: $191k to $266k.
Applied AI Engineer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $238k | $201k to $263k | 34 | 20 | 9% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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