How much does AI engineer cost? (per person-day)
A mid-level AI engineer specialist in Turkey costs roughly 15.200 - 22.800 TRY per person-day; the estimate varies with seniority, scope and region.
Per person-day rate by level
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 11.400 TL ($228) 1.423 TL ($29) / hour |
22.800 TL ($456) 2.847 TL ($57) / hour |
| Mid | 19.000 TL ($380) 2.372 TL ($48) / hour |
38.000 TL ($760) 4.744 TL ($95) / hour |
| Senior | 28.500 TL ($570) 3.558 TL ($71) / hour |
56.900 TL ($1.140) 7.116 TL ($143) / hour |
Global mid-level hourly reference: US 120-200 USD/hour
Derived from: Arc.dev, SecondTalent, A.Team (US 120-200 USD/hour)
These figures are estimates and vary with the market and skill. The exact price comes from experts' proposals.
Sources
Hourly rate ranges were compiled from published data at: Arc.dev, SecondTalent, A.Team, Upwork, eleman.net . Turkey rates are assumed to be 50% of the global rate. Exchange rate: CBRT USD selling, 1 USD = 49,94 TRY.
Last updated: 30.10.2026
How much does AI engineer cost? (per person-day)
A mid-level AI engineer specialist in Turkey costs roughly 15.200 - 22.800 TRY per person-day; the estimate varies with seniority, scope and region.
What is a person-day?
The fee for one person's work in one working day (here 8 hours). Total = rate per person-day × number of days.
Are these figures exact?
No, they are estimates. The exact price comes from experts' proposals and varies with the market and skill.