Salary & Compensation
Typical ranges vary by location, seniority, and domain: entry-level USD $60k–$90k, mid-level $90k–$150k, senior/principal $150k–$250k+. Contract and freelance rates commonly span $40–$120/hour depending on stack and scope. Total rewards may include base salary, performance bonus, equity, benefits (health, PTO), learning budget, and remote stipends. Compensation is influenced by employer type (AI labs, startups, BPOs, annotation vendors), domain specialization (NLP, computer vision, content safety), and impact on model performance improvement.



