Meta’s Multimillion-Dollar AI Pay: What Researchers Are Really Getting

Meta is paying AI researchers millions—but forget the $100M sign-on myth. Here’s what these elite talent deals actually look like.
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Meta’s Multimillion-Dollar AI Pay: What Researchers Are Really Getting
Meta’s AI Researcher Pay: What’s Fact vs. Fiction? Rumors about Meta offering $100 million signing bonuses to AI researchers have caused a stir across the tech industry. But how accurate are those claims? While Meta is aggressively hiring top AI talent with multimillion-dollar compensation packages, the truth is more nuanced. The focus keyword— Meta AI researcher pay —unpacks not only the real value of these offers but also why Meta is spending big to stay ahead in the AI arms race. If you're wondering how much Meta really pays AI experts, and whether the $100M bonus buzz holds any truth, here's everything you need to know. Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty Images Meta AI Researcher Pay: Breaking Down the Numbers The idea that Meta is routinely offering $100 million signing bonuses is exaggerated. According to Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth, large figures being tossed around in the media are likely total compensation packages calculated over a four-year vesting period—no…