Remote Data & AI Salaries & Hiring — October 2026
Data through Oct 25, 2026 · updates hourly
The median salary for remote data & AI professional roles with disclosed compensation is $120k annually ($86k–$158k across the middle 50%), based on 241 active listings with employer-published ranges. 1,000 remote Data & AI positions are live across 702+ companies as of October 2026.
Median salary by seniority
| Level | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| senior | $129k | 70 |
| lead | $128k | 17 |
| manager | $155k | 44 |
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Figures reflect employer-disclosed salary ranges on 241 of 1,000 live remote Data & AI listings. Each range is represented by its midpoint; medians and percentiles are computed from those midpoints. Data refreshes hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average remote data & AI professional salary in 2026?▾
The median is $120k based on 241 active listings with employer-disclosed ranges on RemoteTide. The middle 50% of roles fall between $86k and $158k.
What is the salary range for remote data & AI professional jobs?▾
The 25th–75th percentile range for remote Data & AI roles on RemoteTide is $86k to $158k. Only roles with employer-published ranges are included; undisclosed listings are excluded.
Which companies hire remote data & AI professionals?▾
Bjak, micro1, TheHiveCareers are among the 702+ companies currently hiring remote Data & AI professionals on RemoteTide.
How many remote data & AI professional jobs are open right now?▾
1,000 remote Data & AI positions are currently live on RemoteTide. The count updates hourly as new listings are ingested and expired ones are removed.
Do you need an account to apply?▾
No. Click Apply on any listing and you go to the original posting — the company's own careers page for a direct listing, or the partner board it came from otherwise, which we name on the job page. RemoteTide does not require an account, a paywall, or any sign-up to apply, and never charges job seekers.
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