AI Research salary in New York
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 22, 2026
AI Research pay in New York is measured from 61 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 32 postings put the middle half between $181,850 and $300,000, with a median of $237,500.
By level here, the medians run mid-level $237,500 and senior $237,500.
Against the 7 other measured markets for AI research at mid-level, this sits below 2 of them; Sunnyvale leads at $274,500.
3 AI research roles are open in New York right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $181,850 – $300,000 | $237,500 | 32 |
| Senior | $189,560 – $250,750 | $237,500 | 29 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open AI research roles in New York · 1 with stated pay
Pay marked e is our estimate. Everything else is the employer's own figure.
