NYC AI Startup Salary

For a new grad joining a customer support or product-related role at a Series B AI B2B startup in NYC, the typical total compensation package (base + bonus + equity) usually falls into the following range: Base Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 Equity: $5,000 – $15,000 in value (often in the form of stock options) Bonus (if any): Up to 5% Total Compensation Estimate: ~$70,000 – $90,000 Base Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 Equity: $10,000 – $25,000+ in options Bonus: 0% – 10% (some startups include small performance bonuses) Total Compensation Estimate: ~$80,000 – $110,000 NYC cost of living often leads to slightly higher salaries than remote or smaller-city roles. Series B startups may offer more equity but slightly lower cash than Big Tech. Titles like “Product Support,” “Customer Experience Analyst,” or “Customer Success Associate” can vary widely, so it’s good to clarify responsibilities. If you’re negotiating and hear a number in the $70–90K range, that’s quite standard — but you can definitely

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