AI Engineer salary in Virginia
Typical advertised pay for AI Engineer roles in Virginia, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$246,150
Most postings fall between $211,200 and $246,150.
Based on 70 postings across 3 companies. Updated September 10, 2026.
As of September 2026, the median advertised base salary for AI Engineer roles in Virginia is $246,150, based on 70 live job postings from 3 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Top companies hiring AI Engineers
- Capital One Financial 65 postings · median $246,150
- Booz Allen Hamilton 4 postings · median $162,000
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) 1 postings · median $112,700
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