OpenAI employees working as AI Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of AI Engineer professionals at OpenAI worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AI Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,380 per year (estimate) and goes up to $323,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AI Engineer at OpenAI is $143,758 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $222,938 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,272 (25th percentile) and $181,758 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by OpenAI AI Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
AI Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $87 per hour.
AI Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,606 and $15,147 monthly.
AI Engineer with an estimated total pay of $128K - $189K/yr