Head of AI Salary in New York

💰 $127K–$204K salary range

Median: $155K  ·  Based on 18 public New York job postings  ·  Updated June 14, 2026

This Head of AI salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Head of AI pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $155K median
• National: $233K median

New York Head of AI pay runs 33% below the national median.

AI/ML salaries in New York by seniority

• ML Engineering Manager: $125K
• Head of AI: $155K
• Senior ML Engineer: $160K
• ML / AI Engineer: $172K

What does a Head of AI in New York do?

Head of AIs are machine-learning and AI engineers who build, train, and ship models into production. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Head of AI salary in New York?
The median pay is $155K, with a typical range of $127K–$204K, based on 18 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Head of AI salary?
The national median is $233K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 18 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 14, 2026.

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