1 Active Listings Updated February 2026
AI Research Salary Data
Real compensation packages for AI Research developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.
Median Salary
$165,000
/yearBased on 1 verified postings
Market Range (P25 - P75)
$165,000-$165,000
Entry ($165,000)MedianTop ($165,000)
Top Companies Hiring
- Tufalabs1 jobs
Location Distribution
Other100%
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AI researcher or engineer
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$165,000 - $165,000
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## Market Signal (February 2026)
Top Hirers: Tufalabs leads hiring for AI Research roles with 1 active posts.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of AI Research jobs also require Machine Learning, and 100% mention LLM Based Reasoning.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for AI Research developers is $165,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $165,000.
Top Hirers: Tufalabs leads hiring for AI Research roles with 1 active posts.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of AI Research jobs also require Machine Learning, and 100% mention LLM Based Reasoning.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for AI Research developers is $165,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $165,000.