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AI Researcher

AI Researcher

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ML / AI

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Machine Learning Engineer¥39,798,134
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Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

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Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
The University of... Austin, TX | 3 days ago

L4

ML / AI

4 yrs

4 yrs

¥6,112,891

6.11M | N/A | N/A
ByteDance San Jose, CA | 5 days ago

L5

ML / AI

7 yrs

0 yrs

¥118,183,509

70.91M | 47.27M | N/A
Google New York, NY | 01/08/2026

L6

ML / AI

8 yrs

3 yrs

¥117,565,516

39.19M | 78.38M | N/A
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FAQ

  1. What is the salary of a AI Researcher with a ML / AI specialization?

    The average total compensation of a AI Researcher in Japan is ¥6,662,822.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a AI Researcher with a ML / AI specialization in Japan?

    While there is no minimum salary for a AI Researcher in Japan, the average total compensation is ¥6,662,822.

  3. Where is a AI Researcher paid the most?

    A AI Researcher is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of ¥41,634,971.

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