Data & AI remote salary

Based on 232 live advertised remote Data & AI roles (USD per year).

Analysis by the Workbeam Data Team · Updated July 2026 · Full Data & AI career guide →

25th pct

$185k

Median

$219k

75th pct

$262k

Pay by seniority

Principal$247k · 10 roles

Staff$236k · 16 roles

Mid-level$228k · 109 roles

Lead$201k · 61 roles

Senior$194k · 35 roles

Top-paying companies hiring now

1. Openai$276k median · 56 roles

2. Perplexity$260k median · 3 roles

3. Ramp$253k median · 10 roles

4. Character$250k median · 6 roles

5. Baseten$248k median · 11 roles

6. Thinkahead$231k median · 8 roles

7. Snowflake$223k median · 24 roles

8. Wealth Com$216k median · 4 roles

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FAQ

What is the median remote Data & AI salary?

The median advertised salary for remote Data & AI roles is $219k per year, with a typical range of $185k–$262k, based on 232 live postings on Workbeam.

How does remote Data & AI pay scale with seniority?

Principal: $247k median; Staff: $236k median; Mid-level: $228k median; Lead: $201k median; Senior: $194k median.

Which companies pay the most for remote Data & AI roles?

Among companies hiring now, top advertised medians include Openai ($276k), Perplexity ($260k), Ramp ($253k).

Methodology: medians and percentiles are computed from 232 live, advertised remote Data & AIpostings on Workbeam (USD/year, ranges $10k–$1M), using the midpoint of each role's band and refreshed daily from company career pages. Actual offers vary by company, location, and level. Updated July 2026.