US
/
Chicago

AI Principal Engineer

The AI Principal Engineer sets technical direction for AI initiatives across the organisation. They design large-scale architectures, solve complex challenges, and mentor senior engineers to ensure long-term AI capability.

$
195
k
US
perm avg.
$
141
US
contract avg.

Perm

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer salaries in Chicago US range from $185k to $213k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer contract rates in Chicago US range from $134 to $153 /hour

Living in

Chicago

US

Chicago feels established in a way few cities do. It has the infrastructure, the industries, and the talent depth of a true major centre and it continues to modernise through digital transformation across finance, consulting, logistics, and enterprise.

Life here is neighbourhood-driven and seasonal, with culture, sport, and food woven into the everyday. Candidates are often looking for balance: meaningful work, stability, and employers who invest in capability rather than quick fixes.

Chicago
Chicago
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$

5.43

Average cost of a coffee

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$

2,380

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

70

p/m

Average gym membership

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