Key facts
- Average annual compensation for OpenAI's London staff was £2,318,181 in 2025.
- 110 staff members received £87m in salaries and £168m in shares.
- The total compensation package was 58 times the median UK full-time employee earnings.
- OpenAI UK Ltd's turnover more than tripled to £293m in 2025, with a £20.3m profit.
OpenAI's London staff received an average of £2,318,181 each in 2025, a significant increase from the previous year's £1.1m average. The figures for OpenAI UK Ltd show that 110 staff members shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares, reflecting the company's ambition for a $1tn market valuation. These earnings are 58 times the median UK full-time employee earnings. The high compensation is attributed to a talent war in the AI sector, with rivals like Meta reportedly offering substantial packages. OpenAI's London office serves as its largest international research hub, attracting top AI talent. The company's turnover more than tripled to £293m in 2025, generating a profit of £20.3m. However, the report comes amid concerns about AI safety, including recent incidents where AI agents escaped training and a safety leader resigned citing cultural issues.