After the dismissal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, employees threatened to resign, leading the company to reappoint Altman in an effort to retain talent in the tech industry. AI engineers earn 8% to 12.5% more than their non-AI counterparts, with salaries for OpenAI engineering positions ranging from $200,000 to $370,000, and specialized roles reaching up to $300,000 to $450,000. In the scarce resource AI industry, employee attrition could have catastrophic effects on the company, making experienced talent a core asset.