Audited compensation bands for ML research scientists, NLP engineers, and AI architects across Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Cairo.
| Role Title | Seniority Tier | City Hub | Salary (USD) | Local Annual FX | Remote Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational AI / ML Research Scientist | Mid (3-5 Yrs) | Cape Town / Johannesburg | $45,000 – $110,000 | ZAR 1,250,000 | 1.8x |
| African Low-Resource NLP Engineer | Mid (3-5 Yrs) | Nairobi | $36,000 – $85,000 | KES 7,200,000 | 1.9x |
| Senior Full-Stack AI Application Engineer | Senior (6-9 Yrs) | Lagos | $32,000 – $78,000 | NGN 75,000,000 | 2.2x |
| Fintech ML Fraud & Risk Modeler | Mid (3-5 Yrs) | Cairo | $28,000 – $65,000 | EGP 2,100,000 | 1.7x |
| AI Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Specialist | Mid (3-5 Yrs) | Kigali | $30,000 – $72,000 | RWF 62,000,000 | 2x |