Artificial Intelligence Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Artificial Intelligence Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Artificial Intelligence Developer in the United States is $158,954 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, an Artificial Intelligence Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,155
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $150,043 to $169,528
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,930
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Artificial Intelligence Developer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $169,528 $14,127 $3,260 $82
Average $158,954 $13,246 $3,057 $76
25th Percentile $150,043 $12,504 $2,885 $72
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Key Factors That Influence Artificial Intelligence Developer Salaries

An Artificial Intelligence Developer'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 Artificial Intelligence Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Artificial Intelligence Developer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $156,232
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $156,850
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $157,469
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,707
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,290
Levels Salary
Entry Level Artificial Intelligence Developer$156,232
Intermediate Level Artificial Intelligence Developer$156,850
Senior Level Artificial Intelligence Developer$157,469
Specialist Level Artificial Intelligence Developer$158,707
Expert Level Artificial Intelligence Developer$161,290
$156,232 0 yr
$156,850 < 2 yrs
$157,469 2-4 yrs
$158,707 5-8 yrs
$161,290 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Artificial Intelligence Developers

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:

  • San Jose: $200,489
  • San Francisco: $198,518
  • Oakland: $194,115

What Skills Can Increase an Artificial Intelligence Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 3.42% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Insight 3.42%
Computer Science 3.85%
Economics 2.14%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Artificial Intelligence Developer's salary.
  • Research Design: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Research Design
 $170,081
7%
Commitment
 $168,491
6%
Inference
 $168,491
6%
Continuous Learning
 $166,902
5%
Empowerment
 $166,902
5%
Initiative
 $165,312
4%
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Artificial Intelligence Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Artificial Intelligence Developer'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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$150,043
Average $158,954/year
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Average $76/hour
$82
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $169,528 $14,127 $3,260 $82
Average $158,954 $13,246 $3,057 $76
25th Percentile $150,043 $12,504 $2,885 $72

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Salary Trends for Artificial Intelligence Developer

Salaries for an Artificial Intelligence Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $151,633 in 2023 to around $148,488 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Artificial Intelligence Developer salary trends, .

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