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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay for AI researchers, but not $100M ‘signing bonuses’
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Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay for AI researchers, but not $100M ‘signing bonuses’

Last updated: June 30, 2025 2:33 am
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Meta’s AI Lab Offers Competitive Pay Packages to Researchers

Meta is making waves in the AI research community with its hefty multimillion-dollar pay packages offered to top researchers. While rumors of a $100 million “signing bonus” have circulated, a leaked internal meeting and comments from a poached researcher suggest otherwise.

During a recent company-wide meeting leaked to The Verge, Meta’s executives addressed the bonuses that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed were offered to researchers. Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth clarified that only a select few individuals in senior leadership roles may have been offered such lucrative packages, emphasizing that the terms of the offer were not a simple sign-on bonus but a combination of various incentives.

It’s not uncommon for tech companies to offer substantial pay packages to senior leaders in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) based on performance metrics or tenure. In fact, Meta’s named officers, including Bosworth, have consistently earned between $20 million and nearly $24 million per year in total compensation.

Researcher Lucas Beyer, known for his expertise in computer vision AI, confirmed his move from OpenAI to Meta along with two others. He dispelled the rumors of a $100 million signing bonus, stating that it was “fake news.” Beyer’s alignment with Meta’s focus on entertainment AI, particularly evident in its VR headsets and AI glasses, makes him a valuable addition to the team.

While Meta may not be handing out $100 million bonuses indiscriminately, it is still investing significantly in hiring top talent in the AI space. One notable example is the acquisition of OpenAI’s Trapit Bansal, renowned for his work on AI reasoning models. Additionally, the deal with Scale co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang, likely exceeding $100 million, underscores Meta’s commitment to attracting top talent.

See also  Meta in talks to use Google's Gemini to improve ad business, the Information reports

Despite the competitive market for AI talent, Meta is facing some challenges in securing researchers. One AI researcher reportedly turned down an $18 million job offer from Meta in favor of a position at a burgeoning AI startup, highlighting the fierce competition for talent in the industry.

Overall, Meta’s aggressive recruitment strategy and generous pay packages demonstrate its commitment to advancing AI research and innovation in the tech industry.

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