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Jul 7, 2026 · Industry Insights
Why Fast‑Growing AI Startups Still Pay Engineers Top Salaries Amid AI Tool Rise
Despite the growing prevalence of AI code‑generation tools, engineers at rapidly expanding AI and cloud‑native startups—both overseas and in China—continue to command six‑figure base salaries and substantial equity, as detailed by Levels.fyi data and company‑specific compensation figures from DeepSeek, Zhipu AI, MiniMax and others.
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