IBM employees working as AI Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 31 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of AI Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AI Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,740 per year (estimate) and goes up to $325,145 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AI Engineer at IBM is $144,374 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $223,581 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,858 (25th percentile) and $182,400 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 63 salaries submitted by IBM AI Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
AI Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $88 per hour.
AI Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,655 and $15,200 monthly.
