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OpenAI London staff earn average £2.3m annually amid AI talent war

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OpenAI's London staff received an average of over £2.3 million annually in salary and shares during 2025, significantly outpacing median UK earnings. This substantial compensation reflects a fierce talent war in the AI sector, with top AI researchers receiving the largest packages. The figures highlight London's growing importance as a hub for AI talent, attracting experts from institutions like the University of Cambridge and competing with companies such as Meta and Google DeepMind. AI

IMPACT High compensation packages for AI talent may further inflate housing costs and intensify competition for skilled researchers.

RANK_REASON Significant compensation figures for employees of a major AI company, reflecting industry-wide trends in talent acquisition and compensation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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OpenAI London staff earn average £2.3m annually amid AI talent war

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Booth UK technology editor ·

    OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually

    <p>Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last year</p><p>OpenAI’s London staff each received £2,318,181 on average last year, as the ChatGPT-maker poured Premier League football salaries into its …

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