OpenAI
Generative AI & LLMs • Headquartered in San Francisco, CA
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0
1,850 Verified Reviews
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Sora frontier foundation models.
📊 OpenAI Compensation Levels
Verified salary breakdown: Base Pay, Annual Bonus, and Stock Grants (RSUs)
| Role | Level / Title | Experience | Base Salary | Stock / Year | Bonus | Total Comp (TC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Technical Staff | L4 (Mid AI) | 2-5 yrs | $210,000 | $220,000 | $30,000 | $460,000 | San Francisco, CA |
| Research Scientist | L5 (Senior AI) | 4-8 yrs | $260,000 | $380,000 | $50,000 | $690,000 | San Francisco, CA |
| Principal Research Scientist | L6 (Staff) | 8+ yrs | $320,000 | $550,000 | $80,000 | $950,000 | San Francisco, CA |
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