Key insights include:
Stage-specific benchmarks for CEO and C-suite compensation across private AI companies.
Reference ranges for equity and sign-on awards for VP-level AI leaders and high-impact hires.
Package benchmarks for Top Research Scientists and Senior Principal AI Engineers, including base pay, bonus, and fully diluted equity by stage.
Trend signals on incentive design tied to model performance, automation ROI, and revenue impact.
Drawn from Christian & Timbers’ proprietary AI compensation interviews and benchmarking work, the study supports board and investor decisions across AI frontier model companies, AI orchestration companies, and AI application layer companies.
