AI Safety Salary in 2026
As of November 2026, the median advertised salary for AI Safety roles is $213K–$333K per year, based on 42 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $279K per year.
AI Safety salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | $207K–$330K | 23 |
| Senior | $234K–$317K | 10 |
| Staff | $222K–$371K | 4 |
| Lead | $200K–$250K | 5 |
Top-paying companies for AI Safety roles
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 42 live AI Safety listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of November 9, 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.
AI Safety salary FAQ
How much does an AI Safety make?
As of November 2026, the median advertised salary for AI Safety roles is $213K–$333K per year (midpoint $279K), based on 42 live listings with disclosed pay on AgenticCareers.co.
What is the AI Safety salary range by seniority?
Advertised AI Safety pay ranges from $207K–$330K at Mid level to $200K–$250K at Lead level.
Which companies pay AI Safetys the most?
Among tracked employers with disclosed pay, the top-paying companies for AI Safety roles are Lila Sciences ($326K), OpenAI ($323K), Character AI ($269K).
How is the AI Safety salary figure calculated?
It is the median of the minimum and maximum advertised salaries across 42 live AI Safety listings that disclose yearly USD pay on AgenticCareers.co, refreshed daily as roles are added and expired ones removed.