Head of AI salary
1 posted range at 1 company · H-1B median $306k (10 filings)
By level
Median of posted rangesMiddle halfH-1B median
| Level | Posted | H-1B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director and up1 posted | $281k to $402kone posting | $306k10 filings |
By company
| Company | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| $281k to $402kone posting |
Posted ranges
1 postings
| Posting | Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of ML Engineering - Conversation Product Area (the posting, opens in a new tab) | Director and up | New York City | $281kto $402k | Sep 24, 2026 |
About
Leads the AI or ML group below the C-suite: VP, director or head.
By city
| City | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| New York City1 posted range | $281k to $402kone posting |
H-1B by prevailing-wage level
The level the employer chose on the filing: I is entry, IV is fully competent. FY2025 Q4 to FY2026 Q3.
Level IV: $290k (7)
H-1B median by quarter
| Fiscal quarter | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | 5 | $300k |
| FY2026 Q1 | 2 | $301k |
| FY2026 Q2 | 1 | $370k |
| FY2026 Q3 | 2 | $331k |
Posted median by week
| Week of | Ranges | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1 | $341k |
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