What is the average salary for AI Research?

The average salary for AI Research is $123,614.00 – $158,416.00 per year, based on 32 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for AI Research calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

AI Research salaries

Average salary

$123.6–158.4K/ year

25th percentile

$92K

75th percentile

$174.7K

Based on

32 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$61.2–78.2K	$109.7–156.6K	-48%
Senior	$135.2–173.3K	$140.9–202.7K	-10%

Top companies

Mercor

26 jobs

$113.4–138.5K

Top locations

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United States

4 jobs

$188.5–269.7K

Top skills

AI Governance

226 jobs

$138.9–205.3K

Cybersecurity

119 jobs

$128.8–180.7K

Data Governance

110 jobs

$143.6–213K

Machine Learning

109 jobs

$145–221.1K

Generative AI

106 jobs

$135.7–201.5K

Risk Management

102 jobs

$127.3–195.5K

Related titles

AI Governance

122 jobs

$140.8–205.6K

Legal Counsel

94 jobs

$175.2–245.8K

Trust and Safety

61 jobs

$133.5–160.6K

Privacy Counsel

58 jobs

$168.8–242.1K

Corporate Counsel

48 jobs

$178.3–250.5K

Red Teaming

48 jobs

$96.2–119.1K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for AI Research?: The average salary for AI Research is $123,614.00 – $158,416.00 per year, based on 32 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for AI Research calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.