How much does an AI Programmer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an AI Programmer in Chicago, IL is $137,947. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $122,493 to $154,661, with most professionals earning between $108,422 and $169,878.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for AI Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of AI Programmer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for AI Programmer ranges from $122,493 to $154,661 with the average base salary of $137,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,969 to $161,836 with the average total cash compensation of $143,081.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $137,947 $122,493 - $154,661
Bonus $5,134 $4,476 - $7,176
Total Pay $143,081 $126,969 - $161,836
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,181 - $155,531 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,181 - $155,531 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,041 - $155,354 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,135 - $155,472 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,135 - $155,472 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,378 - $151,991 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE AI Developer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $103,090 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,412
JOB TITLE Ai Architect LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $173,790 MAXIMUM SALARY $210,738
JOB TITLE Ai Scientist LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $173,790 MAXIMUM SALARY $210,738
JOB TITLE Ai Specialist LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $74,737 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,387
JOB TITLE Head Of Ai LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $117,605 MAXIMUM SALARY $176,131
JOB TITLE Ai Technician LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $112,385 MAXIMUM SALARY $139,894
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