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OpenAI UK Staff Net £168M in Shares
15 Oct
Summary
- OpenAI UK staff received average compensation of over £2.3 million last year.
- The company allocated £87 million in salaries and £168 million in shares to 110 employees.
- These earnings are 58 times the median UK full-time employee earnings.
OpenAI's London workforce saw substantial earnings in 2025, with the company's UK entity distributing £87 million in salaries and £168 million in shares among 110 staff. This resulted in an average compensation package exceeding £2.3 million per employee, a figure 58 times the median UK earnings.
These high payouts are attributed to the intense global competition for AI talent, particularly researchers skilled in developing advanced AI models. The UK capital serves as a crucial hub for AI expertise, attracting top minds from universities and housing other leading AI firms.
OpenAI UK Ltd also experienced significant growth, with turnover more than tripling to £293 million in 2025, yielding a profit of £20.3 million. This financial success occurred amidst ongoing discussions about AI safety and ethical development.
