AI Research salary in Sunnyvale
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 20, 2026
AI Research pay in Sunnyvale is measured from 17 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 10 postings put the middle half between $216,488 and $295,150, with a median of $244,250.
Against the 8 other measured markets for AI research at senior, this sits below 3 of them; San Francisco leads at $250,750.
1 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
2 AI research roles are open in Sunnyvale right now, 2 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $195,000 – $300,000 | $274,500 | 7hint |
| Senior | $216,488 – $295,150 | $244,250 | 10 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
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.