LLM Engineer Salary in 2026
Updated June 2, 2026
How much does an LLM Engineer make?
As of June 2026, the median advertised salary for LLM Engineer roles is $197K–$240K per year, based on 9 live listings with disclosed compensation on AgenticCareers.co. The median midpoint is $211K per year.
LLM Engineer salary by seniority
| Level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Senior | $212K–$262K |
| Lead | $197K–$225K |
Top-paying companies for LLM Engineer roles
Adobe$229K · 2 listings
Capital One$211K · 4 listings
How this is calculated
Figures are medians of the minimum and maximum advertised salary across 9 live LLM Engineer 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.