LLM Engineer Salary in 2026
As of October 2026, the median advertised salary for LLM Engineer roles is $190K–$225K per year, based on 51 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $211K per year.
LLM Engineer salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | $150K–$200K | 26 |
| Senior | $190K–$225K | 22 |
Top-paying companies for LLM Engineer roles
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 51 live LLM Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD compensation on AgenticCareers.co, as of October 15, 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.
LLM Engineer salary FAQ
How much does an LLM Engineer make?
As of October 2026, the median advertised salary for LLM Engineer roles is $190K–$225K per year (midpoint $211K), based on 51 live listings with disclosed pay on AgenticCareers.co.
What is the LLM Engineer salary range by seniority?
Advertised LLM Engineer pay ranges from $150K–$200K at Mid level to $190K–$225K at Senior level.
Which companies pay LLM Engineers the most?
Among tracked employers with disclosed pay, the top-paying companies for LLM Engineer roles are turing ($452K), OpenAI ($356K), OUTSMART ($220K).
How is the LLM Engineer salary figure calculated?
It is the median of the minimum and maximum advertised salaries across 51 live LLM Engineer listings that disclose yearly USD pay on AgenticCareers.co, refreshed daily as roles are added and expired ones removed.