How Much Do AI Engineer Jobs Pay in Boston? (September 2026)
As of September 2026, the median AI Engineer salary in Boston is $185,000 a year. Most roles pay between $113,312 and $272,000 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 19 live salaried listings across 14 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by the month each role was posted, across current live listings. A monthly snapshot builds a firmer long-run trend over time.
Highest-paying employers
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Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Boston; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: AI Engineer listings in Boston with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.