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AI Salary Compass
Compare AI job salaries across 12 major cities in Asia. Filter by role, experience level, and toggle cost-of-living adjustments.
Data Scientist — Mid Level
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Hong Kong
Entry Level$48,000
Mid Level$80,000
Senior Level$130,000
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Singapore
Entry Level$45,000
Mid Level$75,000
Senior Level$120,000
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Tokyo
Entry Level$42,000
Mid Level$72,000
Senior Level$115,000
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Seoul
Entry Level$38,000
Mid Level$65,000
Senior Level$105,000
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Shanghai
Entry Level$32,000
Mid Level$55,000
Senior Level$95,000
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Taipei
Entry Level$28,000
Mid Level$48,000
Senior Level$82,000
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Kuala Lumpur
Entry Level$18,000
Mid Level$32,000
Senior Level$55,000
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Bangalore
Entry Level$15,000
Mid Level$30,000
Senior Level$55,000
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Bangkok
Entry Level$16,000
Mid Level$30,000
Senior Level$52,000
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Jakarta
Entry Level$14,000
Mid Level$28,000
Senior Level$50,000
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Manila
Entry Level$13,000
Mid Level$26,000
Senior Level$48,000
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Ho Chi Minh City
Entry Level$12,000
Mid Level$24,000
Senior Level$45,000
About This Data
Salary ranges are based on aggregated data from job boards, industry reports, and recruitment agencies across Asia-Pacific as of early 2026. All figures are in USD (annual). Cost-of-living adjustments use a relative index with Singapore as the baseline (1.0). Actual salaries may vary based on company size, specific skills, and market conditions.