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AI Engineer Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for AI Engineers working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$222,000
Annual in CA
$106.7/hr
Hourly Rate
$18,500
Monthly
$4,269
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$222,000
California
$161,000
National Median
+$61,000 (+38%) vs. national
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