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Specialist QA · 36 countries · updated 2026-10-20

AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary by country

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA earns a median of $100k a year in the US (p10 $85k, p90 $130k). Worldwide the mid-level median runs from $17k in Philippines to $100k in United States. Juniors start at $71k; leads reach $190k in the US.

$100kUS median · mid-level · gross / year
p10 $85kp90 $130k
Posted ranges 34 (US)102 open in 27 countries
Pay by level

AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay in 12 key countries

Median gross annual pay by level in USD. The bar shows the mid-level p10 to p90 range with the median marked. Open a country for local currency and cities.

CountryJuniorMid-level p10–p90Mid-levelSeniorLead
United States$71k $85k–$130k $100k$150k$190k
Switzerland$67k $80k–$120k $98k$140k$180k
Canada$60k $72k–$110k $88k$120k$160k
United Kingdom$42k $50k–$75k $61k$87k$110k
Germany$43k $51k–$77k $63k$89k$120k
Netherlands$43k $51k–$77k $63k$89k$120k
Spain$27k $33k–$49k $40k$57k$74k
Poland$28k $34k–$51k $42k$59k$77k
Portugal$24k $29k–$43k $35k$50k$65k
Brazil$33k $40k–$59k $48k$69k$90k
India$13k $16k–$24k $20k$28k$36k
Australia$51k $61k–$91k $75k$110k$140k

US-dollar equivalents. Local-currency figures on each country page.

All 36 countries

By region

Where AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay is highest

Median mid-level pay per region in USD. The pale bar spans the lowest to the highest country in the region; the marker is the regional median.

North America2 countries
$96k$88k–$100k
UK & Ireland2 countries
$67k$61k–$72k
Western Europe9 countries
$58k$35k–$98k
Nordics4 countries
$57k$51k–$64k
Central & Eastern Europe9 countries
$34k$27k–$42k
Latin America4 countries
$45k$42k–$48k
Asia-Pacific4 countries
$45k$17k–$75k
Middle East & Africa2 countries
$63k$52k–$74k
Top-paying cities

Best-paid cities for a AI / LLM Evaluation QA

Mid-level median per city: the country median times a city pay factor. Factors reflect the local tech market (1.00 = country median).

#CityCountryPay factorMid-level (local)Mid-level (USD)
1San FranciscoUnited States1.22×$130k$130k
2San JoseUnited States1.20×$120k$120k
3New YorkUnited States1.15×$120k$120k
4SeattleUnited States1.15×$120k$120k
5BostonUnited States1.08×$110k$110k
6Washington DCUnited States1.06×$110k$110k
7Los AngelesUnited States1.05×$110k$110k
8ZurichSwitzerland1.10×CHF 94k$110k
9San DiegoUnited States1.03×$110k$110k
10AustinUnited States1.02×$110k$110k

City factors are estimates. See each country page for every city we track.

What drives pay

Level, country and stack

Location moves pay far more than any single tool. Then comes level. Stack effects are real but small and noisy.

6.2×United States vs Philippines, mid-level
+172%lead vs junior, same country
+42%mid to senior step

Stack premiums from posted pay

Sample too thin for this role. Only 9 annual pay ranges for AI / LLM Evaluation QA in our jobs feed, so we show the pattern across all 487 annual ranges for all QA roles instead. Premiums are adjusted for role, level and country; a tool appears only with at least 6 listings.

Tool in listingListingsMedian posted payvs all QA roles
Gatling7$200k+41%
axe / WAVE20$120k+32%
k616$110k+24%
TestRail46$130k+22%
GitHub Actions22$130k+8%
Docker64$130k+7%
Python141$140k+4%
Postman113$92k+2%

Posted ranges skew to US technology employers. Differences under 10% are within noise. 11 posted ranges for this role are in the jobs feed today.

Sample size

How much data is behind this page

AI / LLM Evaluation QA base pay rests on 34 US pay ranges posted by employers. That is one of the larger samples, though it is still US-heavy. Other countries use a regional adjustment.

34US posted ranges (calibration)
11posted ranges in jobs feed
102live listings, 27 countries
2026-10data collected
FAQ

AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary FAQ

How much does a AI / LLM Evaluation QA earn?

In the US the median gross salary for a mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA is $100k a year (p10 $85k, p90 $130k). Across 36 countries the mid-level median runs from $17k in Philippines to $100k in United States.

What does a junior, senior and lead AI / LLM Evaluation QA earn in the US?

Junior $71k, mid-level $100k, senior $150k and lead $190k a year. A lead earns 172% more than a junior.

Which country pays a AI / LLM Evaluation QA the most?

United States at a $100k mid-level median, then Switzerland ($98k) and Canada ($88k). Use the country pages for local-currency pay, city differences and take-home estimates.

Which city pays a AI / LLM Evaluation QA the most?

San Francisco, United States ranks first with an estimated mid-level median of $130k, followed by San Jose ($120k) and New York ($120k).

How reliable are the AI / LLM Evaluation QA figures?

The role base pay rests on 34 US pay ranges posted by employers, and 11 posted ranges are in our current jobs feed. That is a usable sample for the US; other countries use the regional adjustment. All figures are estimates; see the methodology page.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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