Posted salary ranges · updated 2026-09-28
Character.AI salaries 2026: posted ranges by role and level
13 open roles at Character.AI publish a base-salary range. The median posted range is $200k to $300k; the highest posted maximum is $400k. Ranges come from Character.AI's own postings on its careers site, refreshed every 6 hours. All Character.AI roles.
By function
| Function | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | 4 | $225k | $400k | $312k | $400k |
| Infrastructure | 2 | $185k | $305k | $245k | $350k |
| Engineering | 5 | $150k | $300k | $225k | $300k |
By level
| Level | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff+ | 4 | $235k | $300k | $258k | $400k |
| Unspecified | 6 | $175k | $325k | $250k | $400k |
| Senior | 3 | $200k | $300k | $240k | $300k |
By role
The most posted roles first.
| Role | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 5 | $150k | $300k | $225k | $300k |
| Research Engineer | 3 | $225k | $400k | $312k | $400k |
| Technical Program Manager | 3 | $220k | $260k | $240k | $300k |
Highest posted ranges at Character.AI
One row per role.
| Role | Level | Range | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Engineer, Post-Training | Staff+ | $275k to $400k | Redwood City, CA |
| Staff Data Scientist, Monetization | Staff+ | $250k to $300k | Redwood City, CA; New York, NY |
| Technical Program Manager, Product Experience | Unspecified | $200k to $300k | Redwood City, CA |
Method: base-salary ranges parsed from the compensation field or description of each posting; placeholder ranges (top at least 3x the bottom) excluded; medians use the range midpoint; level inferred from the title. All AI companies · Character.AI jobs.
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