https://menlovc.com/perspective/ai-compensation-trends-the-real-cost-of-top-1-ai-technical-talent/
Equity: "These numbers,... Pre-2021, these kinds of offers were unheard of; today, they are becoming the norm."
Base salary: "For IC roles, total cash (base + bonus) now ranges from $265,000 to $350,000, with base salaries alone starting at $250,000 in startups."
