What is the average salary for Foundation Models?

The average salary for Foundation Models is $156.2K – $246.7K per year, based on 26 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Foundation Models calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Foundation Models salary

Average salary

$156.2K – $246.7K/ year

25th percentile: $125.9K
Median: $198K
75th percentile: $296.9K
Based on: 26 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$103.8K – $178.5K	$112.6K – $173.4K	-1%
Senior	$174.1K – $274.1K	$148.9K – $215.8K	+23%

Top companies

Caterpillar$118.8K – $193K5 jobs

Field AI$141.7K – $256.7K3 jobs

Top locations

United States$155.6K – $247.4K25 jobs

California, United States$179.8K – $277.9K13 jobs

Massachusetts, United States$138.2K – $252.8K5 jobs

San Francisco, CA, United States$178.5K – $243.1K5 jobs

Irving, TX, United States$121.6K – $197.6K4 jobs

Texas, United States$121.6K – $197.6K4 jobs

Boston, MA, United States$141.7K – $256.7K3 jobs

Palo Alto, CA, United States$186.5K – $266.7K3 jobs

Top titles

Robotics Engineer$129.3K – $187.3K419 jobs

Robotics Engineering$124.9K – $193.2K362 jobs

Robotics Software Engineer$138.3K – $200.7K271 jobs

Software Engineer$147.5K – $206.6K176 jobs

Software Engineering$141.3K – $208.6K171 jobs

Automation Engineer$108.1K – $152.1K117 jobs

Related skills

Python$140.1K – $205.8K893 jobs

C++$146.8K – $215.1K738 jobs

Robotics$131.5K – $198.7K330 jobs

Computer Vision$153K – $231.9K325 jobs

Motion Planning$140.6K – $204.1K298 jobs

Sensor Fusion$148.3K – $213.6K294 jobs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Foundation Models?: The average salary for Foundation Models is $156.2K – $246.7K per year, based on 26 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Foundation Models calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.