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AI Engineer Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA (2026)

Fastest growing role in Southeast as logistics digitize.

Median Salary: $241,650

Range: $177K – $443K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +9.2% · Source: Motion; Built In (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$275,400

Experience Level

Experienced roles hit $180k+ nationally; AI-first companies pay 20% premium.

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