What are the main factors that influence an AI Engineer V's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An AI Engineer 's salary?

An AI Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an AI Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $123,508, an AI Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $160,367, an AI Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $178,422, an AI Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $179,173, an AI Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $201,500,

What are the highest paying states for an AI Engineer V?

AI Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AI Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $195,071, California $194,331, Massachusetts $191,741. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AI Engineer roles make?

Salaries for AI Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Sr. Lead AI Engineer: $249,990; AI Research Scientist V: $199,028; Lead AI Engineer: $176,203; Principal AI Engineer: $158,346; ai ml engineer: $136,699.

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AI Engineer V Salary in Delaware

How much does an AI Engineer V make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an AI Engineer V in Delaware is $178,422 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, an AI Engineer V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $197,486
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,158 to $188,401
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,262

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AI Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,401	$15,700	$3,623	$91
Average	$178,422	$14,868	$3,431	$86
25th Percentile	$163,158	$13,597	$3,138	$78

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Key Factors That Influence AI Engineer V Salaries

An AI Engineer V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AI Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AI Engineer V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

AI Engineer III (4-7 years): $123,508
AI Engineer IV (7+ years): $160,367
AI Engineer V (7-10 years): $178,422
AI Engineering Manager (10+ years): $179,173
AI Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $201,500

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
AI Engineer III	4-7 years	$123,508
AI Engineer IV	7+ years	$160,367
AI Engineer V	7-10 years	$178,422
AI Engineering Manager	10+ years	$179,173
AI Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$201,500

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How Do AI Engineer V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract AI Engineer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $195,071.
California: $194,331.
Massachusetts: $191,741.

District of Columbia $195,071 California $194,331 Massachusetts $191,741 Washington $191,036 New Jersey $190,966 Alaska $190,719 Connecticut $188,288 New York $187,301

Hawaii $184,148 Rhode Island $182,668 Maryland $181,663 Minnesota $180,289 Colorado $179,761 Illinois $179,584 Oregon $178,915 Delaware $178,422

New Hampshire $178,111 Virginia $177,417 Pennsylvania $175,391 Nevada $174,369 North Dakota $174,035 Michigan $173,506 Wisconsin $173,312 Vermont $172,925

Texas $171,850 Maine $171,779 Arizona $171,674 Ohio $171,550 Georgia $169,929 Indiana $169,119 Wyoming $168,960 Utah $168,714

Iowa $168,608 Kansas $167,762 Louisiana $167,516 North Carolina $167,428 Missouri $167,392 Florida $166,705 Montana $166,335 Nebraska $165,983

Kentucky $165,789 South Carolina $165,084 Tennessee $164,644 Idaho $164,468 New Mexico $163,182 Oklahoma $162,900 Alabama $161,860 South Dakota $160,116

Arkansas $159,165 West Virginia $158,654 Mississippi $157,121

Top Paying Cities for AI Engineer Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $184,658
Little Creek: $182,949
Magnolia: $183,707

Lincoln, DE $184,658 Little Creek, DE $182,949 Magnolia, DE $183,707 Milford, DE $184,658 Marydel, DE $182,262 Millsboro, DE $184,658 Millville, DE $185,892 Milton, DE $184,658

Nassau, DE $184,658 Ocean View, DE $185,892 Rehoboth Beach, DE $185,892 Seaford, DE $182,720 Selbyville, DE $185,892 Smyrna, DE $182,051 Viola, DE $183,707 Woodside, DE $183,179

Bear, DE $180,712 Newark, DE $180,782 Claymont, DE $180,923 Delaware City, DE $180,782 Hockessin, DE $180,923 Kirkwood, DE $180,782 Middletown, DE $181,681 Montchanin, DE $180,923

New Castle, DE $180,923 Odessa, DE $181,928 Port Penn, DE $180,289 Rockland, DE $180,923 Saint Georges, DE $180,782 Townsend, DE $181,663 Winterthur, DE $180,923 Lewes, DE $184,658

Wilmington, DE $180,923 Dover, DE $182,861 Dover Afb, DE $183,284 Bethany Beach, DE $185,892 Bethel, DE $182,720 Bridgeville, DE $184,658 Camden Wyoming, DE $183,055 Cheswold, DE $182,439

Clayton, DE $181,980 Dagsboro, DE $185,892 Delmar, DE $182,720 Ellendale, DE $184,658 Felton, DE $184,658 Fenwick Island, DE $185,892 Frankford, DE $185,892 Frederica, DE $184,658

Georgetown, DE $184,658 Greenwood, DE $184,658 Harbeson, DE $184,658 Harrington, DE $184,658 Hartly, DE $181,892 Houston, DE $184,658 Kenton, DE $181,980 Laurel, DE $182,720

Yorklyn, DE $180,923

AI Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AI Engineer V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$163,158

Average $178,422/year

$188,401

$13,597

Average $14,868/month

$15,700

$3,138

Average $3,431/week

$3,623

$78

Average $86/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,401	$15,700	$3,623	$91
Average	$178,422	$14,868	$3,431	$86
25th Percentile	$163,158	$13,597	$3,138	$78

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