OpenAI employees working as Research in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 25% lower than the average of Research professionals at OpenAI worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research at OpenAI is $199,607 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $328,820 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $155,105 (25th percentile) and $260,940 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by OpenAI Research professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research professionals typically earn between $75 and $125 per hour.
Research professionals typically earn between $12,925 and $21,745 monthly.
Research with an estimated total pay of $68K - $117K/yr
