OpenAI data science salaries
Across 22 open data science postings at OpenAI that state a range, the middle half pays $308k–$400k a year, with a median of $352k. The lowest posted floor is $198k and the highest ceiling $850k. This is base pay as posted by OpenAI, converted to US dollars; equity and bonus are not included.
The range
Postings by the midpoint of the posted range, in steps of $50k
Median by team at OpenAI
Postings with a stated range: Engineering leadership 16 · AI and machine learning 84 · Backend engineering 138 · Security 13 · Data science 22 · Hardware engineering 15 · Product management 32 · Mobile engineering 6
Data science pay by level
| Level | Postings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 9 | $310k | $308k–$389k |
Best-paid open data science roles
23 data science roles open at OpenAI now
22 of them show the pay range on the posting.
Questions
How much does OpenAI pay for data science roles?
The median of the 22 posted ranges is $352k a year; the middle half sits between $308k and $400k.
Is this base salary or total compensation?
Base salary as written in the posting. Many US employers post ranges under state pay transparency laws (California, New York, Washington, Colorado and others); equity and bonus are not part of these figures.
Why posted ranges and not self-reported salaries?
A posted range is what the employer commits to for a role it has open today. It is fresher than a survey and cannot be inflated by respondents. Each posting counts once, at the midpoint of its range.