AI Researcher Salary in 2026
Updated June 2, 2026
How much does an AI Researcher make?
As of June 2026, the median advertised salary for AI Researcher roles is $151K–$245K per year, based on 9 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $197K per year.
AI Researcher salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Mid | $141K–$245K |
Top-paying companies for AI Researcher roles
Google DeepMind$172K · 3 listings
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 9 live AI Researcher listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of June 2, 2026. Listings without disclosed pay, non-USD currencies, and non-yearly rates are excluded. Medians resist outliers better than averages. Data refreshes daily as new roles are scraped and expired roles are removed.