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Salary data · 2026 Updated July 24, 2026

AI Safety Salary in 2026

As of July 2026, the median advertised salary for AI Safety roles is $177K–$187K per year, based on 7 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $182K per year.

01By seniority

AI Safety salary by seniority

LevelMedian salary
Mid$177K$187K
02Employers

Top-paying companies for AI Safety roles

Quest Defense$182K · 4 listings
03How it is built

How this is calculated

Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 7 live AI Safety listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of July 24, 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.

04Questions

AI Safety salary FAQ

How much does an AI Safety make?

As of July 2026, the median advertised salary for AI Safety roles is $177K–$187K per year (midpoint $182K), based on 7 live listings with disclosed pay on AgenticCareers.co.

Which companies pay AI Safetys the most?

Among tracked employers with disclosed pay, the top-paying companies for AI Safety roles are Quest Defense ($182K).

How is the AI Safety salary figure calculated?

It is the median of the minimum and maximum advertised salaries across 7 live AI Safety listings that disclose yearly USD pay on AgenticCareers.co, refreshed daily as roles are added and expired ones removed.

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