OpenAI London staff average £2.3m annual pay as AI talent war intensifies

OpenAI UK's 110 London staff received £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last year, averaging £2.3m per person, reflecting aggressive talent retention ahead of a potential $1tn IPO. The compensation package underscores the escalating global competition for AI expertise and OpenAI's heavy investment in human capital. This signals sustained cost pressure for AI firms and potential market implications for talent and valuations.