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Anthropic's Million-Dollar Salaries Hook Top AI Talent
27 Jun
Summary
- Anthropic's valuation surged to $965 billion, making it a global leader.
- Employees are retained with compensation packages reaching millions.
- H-1B filings reveal base salaries exceeding $1 million for key staff.

Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude and Mythos, has seen its valuation soar to $965 billion, positioning it among the world's most valuable companies. To navigate the competitive AI talent landscape and H-1B visa complexities, Anthropic is offering exceptionally high compensation. Federal H-1B visa filings show that two "Members of Technical Staff" were granted base salaries of $1.12 million and $1.38 million, respectively.
While these filings do not detail bonuses or equity, they underscore Anthropic's aggressive strategy to retain crucial personnel. The company has notably increased its H-1B filings, reportedly securing about 80 roles in the first two quarters of fiscal year 2026, contrasting with a general pullback by other firms facing US government scrutiny.