OpenAI salaries revealed: How much the ChatGPT maker pays AI researchers, engineers, and other key roles

See how much OpenAI paid in 2025, with some AI researchers earning over $600,000. Salary data shows pay ranges across over 160 roles.

Here’s How Much Money OpenAI Employees Make — Including One Role That Pays Up to $685,000 Per Year

OpenAI is, however, still expanding its workforce — and paying its 4,000 workers well. The Wall Street Journal reported last year that OpenAI employees receive an average of $1.5 million in stock ...