AI MANAGER
The AI Manager is a professional responsible for managing, implementing, and optimizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions within companies to improve the efficiency of sectors such as marketing, logistics, production, and customer service. Able to analyze business processes to identify areas where AI technologies can reduce costs or create new business opportunities, the AI Manager evaluates the feasibility of AI-based solutions, defines implementation strategies, and coordinates teams of data scientists, developers, and other professionals involved to complete projects on time and on budget.
The salary of an AI Manager varies depending[1] on factors such as experience, sector, and company size. In general, in Europe, junior positions earn gross annual salaries ranging from €50,000 to €70,000, while senior professionals earn between €90,000 and €130,000. Globally, the range is between $70,000 and $100,000 for junior roles, and $120,000 to $180,000 for senior professionals.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEER (for STEM graduates)
The AI Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing AI systems, combining programming, mathematics, machine learning, and data analysis skills. A technical professional specialized in the design, development, and implementation of AI-based systems, the AI Engineer is is able to design and train machine learning models, selecting the most suitable algorithms for each project, integrating AI solutions into the company and optimizing existing systems.
An AI Engineer can expect a salary range in Europe from €45,000 to €65,000 for junior positions, and between €90,000 and €120,000 for senior roles. Globally, salaries range from $80,000 to $110,000 for junior roles and $140,000 to $180,000 for senior positions.
INNOVATION MANAGER
The Innovation Manager leads digital transformation projects within a company. He or she is responsible for analyzing market trends, new technologies, and emerging needs. Skilled at proposing innovative solutions to improve products, services, and processes in collaboration with AI technologies, the Innovation Manager facilitates digital and cultural transformation within the company, managing the entire lifecycle of innovative projects and collaborating with various involved teams.
For a junior role in Europe, the average salary ranges between €40,000 and €70,000 per year, while a senior professional can earn between €90,000 and €150,000+ per year. On the global market, this role earns between $70,000 and $100,000 for a junior profile, and between $120,000 and $190,000 per year for a senior.
AI CONSULTANT
An AI Consultant is a professional who works with clients to understand their challenges and goals regarding the implementation and management of AI within a company. Skilled in identifying areas where AI technologies can be implemented for competitive advantages, the AI Consultant creates the right roadmap, taking into account available resources, necessary technologies, and business priorities. They design customized AI models and work with data analysts and developers to implement AI algorithms and systems. The AI Consultant also trains and educates company staff on the use of new technologies and promotes a cultural shift to encourage innovation.
This role can expect a salary range in Europe of €50,000 to €70,000 in the early years (junior), rising to €90,000 – €120,000+ for senior positions. On the global market, salaries typically range from $80,000 – $110,000 per year for junior professionals, and $120,000 – $150,000+ per year for senior professionals.
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER
The Technology Project Manager is a professional capable of leading technology projects within a company or organization. They define project goals, assign tasks, and collaborate with teams while managing the assigned budget. The Technology Project Manager communicates effectively with technical teams to implement AI technology solutions based on the type and objectives of the project.
For this role, salaries in Europe range from €30,000 to €60,000 per year for junior roles, and between €65,000 and €120,000 per year for senior roles. On the global market, the range is between $70,000 and $90,000 for junior roles, and between $130,000 and $170,000 for senior roles.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Product Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for identifying new market opportunities, analyzing customer needs, and coordinating developers, designers, and other professionals involved in the project to ensure the product meets predefined goals. The PDM ensures that company standards are respected to and monitors the budget and timeline, coordinating with marketing and sales teams to launch the product to market. In Europe, the salary for this role ranges from €50,000 to €70,000 per year for junior positions, and between €80,000 and €120,000 per year for senior roles. On the global market, salaries range from $60,000 to $90,000 per year for junior professionals, and from $110,000 to $160,000 per year for senior professionals.
BUSINESS ANALYST
The Business Analyst is a professional skilled in analyzing business processes to identify problems and opportunities, proposing AI solutions to improve efficiency, optimize procedures, and reduce costs. This role is key in bridging business needs and technological solutions. The Business Analyst creates business cases to assess the feasibility of new technological solutions and works with technical and development teams to implement AI systems and monitor resulting developments. They also train employees on the use of new tools to optimize various processes.
A junior Business Analyst in Europe can expect a salary range of €30,000 to €45,000, while a senior professional can earn between €70,000 and €100,000+. Globally, salaries range from $55,000 to $75,000 per year for juniors, and from $100,000 to $130,000+ for senior roles.
[1] for all the professional roles analyzed, salaries vary according to the
– Sector: Hi-Tech, finance, automotive and healthcare are the fields of application of these professional figures that are on average more remunerative.
– Experience and skills: specializations such as deep learning and NLP significantly increase remuneration.
- Country and city: in the main European capitals (London, Berlin, Paris) salaries are on average higher than in the rest of the EU. For the global market, we consider advanced non-EU countries, averaging salaries in the USA, South America, China and Russia.
Sources: Glassdoor, AIJobs, Wexford
