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Salary summary at OpenAI

OpenAI's salary ranges from $125,000 in total compensation per year for a Software Engineer Internship / Co-op, Applied Emerging Talent (Summer 2026) at the low-end to $590,000 for a Research Engineer, Notifcations at the high-end.

Average salaries at OpenAI
Minimum
$264,000
Average low-end
Average
$299,000
Typical salary
Maximum
$333,000
Average high-end
OpenAI Salary FAQ
How much do OpenAI employees get paid?
The median yearly total compensation reported at OpenAI is $270,000.
What's the highest salary at OpenAI?
The highest paying role reported at OpenAI is Research Engineer, Notifcations with a yearly total compensation of $590,000. This includes only base salary without any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
What's the lowest salary at OpenAI?
The lowest paying role reported at OpenAI is Software Engineer Internship / Co-op, Applied Emerging Talent (Summer 2026) with a yearly total compensation of $125,000. This includes only base salary without any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
Last updated: 2025-10-16