Multi-Agent Systems Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$185,000
national median salary
$144,000 to $241,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$263,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$193,000
Washington DC, DC
Lowest Paying
$142,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1252. Full methodology.
The average Multi-Agent Systems Engineer salary in the United States is $185,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $144,000 at the 25th percentile to $241,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $263,000, while Washington DC offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments.
Multi-Agent Systems Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase Multi-Agent Systems Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Multi-Agent Systems Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $25,900 to your annual compensation.
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Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Multi-Agent Systems Engineers typically earn $167,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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