AI Developer Salary in San Diego, California

AI Developer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an AI Developer make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an AI Developer in San Diego, CA is $119,166. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $105,547 to $133,520, with most professionals earning between $93,148 and $146,588.

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10th Percentile AI Developer Salary $93,148 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile AI Developer Salary $105,547 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile AI Developer Salary $119,166 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile AI Developer Salary $133,520 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile AI Developer Salary $146,588 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $105,547 10% $93,148 90% $146,588 75% $133,520 $119,166 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    AI Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    AI Developer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    AI Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of AI Developer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for AI Developer ranges from $105,547 to $133,520 with the average base salary of $119,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,405 to $139,617 with the average total cash compensation of $123,510.
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