AI Policy Researcher

Studies the societal and policy implications of AI systems.

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Compensation by seniority

Simulated

Median

$173k

Mean

$180k

10th–90th pct

$132k–$239k

Observations

258

Confidence: 33% · based on 258 simulated observations · last updated 7/27/2026

Historical trend & projection

Median total compensation at the typical seniority level for this role, 2021–2025, projected forward under three scenarios.

Simulated

Common skills

Statistical Modeling

Core

Technical Writing

Core

Education requirements

Share of postings that require or prefer each level — a signal of typical hiring bars, not a hard rule.

Simulated

Bachelor's Degree

65% require · 20% prefer

Master's Degree

11% require · 34% prefer

No College

17% require · 14% prefer

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Common next roles

Responsible AI Lead+152.1%AI Research Scientist+9.6%Applied Scientist+16.6%AI Safety Researcher+6.6%Research Engineer+4.6%

Common previous roles

AI Safety Researcher+6.2%Applied Scientist+14.2%AI Research Scientist+8.8%Research Engineer+4.4%Responsible AI Lead+60.3%

Demand snapshot

Active openings (simulated)6,267

Posting growth+23.8%

Median days to fill53 days

Simulated

Employed (US, simulated)16,731

Projected growth10.7%/yr

Simulated

Role characteristics

Remote-friendliness60%

Automation exposure25%

Sources & freshness

Compensation and demand figures on this page are simulated demo data, deterministically generated for this build of CareerAtlas — not verified real-world observations.

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