The June 2026 Ramp AI Index reveals the top 1% of AI-adopting companies spend approximately $7,450 per employee monthly. This figure represents less than half of a typical software engineer's monthly salary.
A wide investment gap exists as the median firm spends just over $11 per employee. These smaller allocations primarily fund enterprise software subscriptions.
Aggressive corporate spending fuels a boom for AI and cloud infrastructure providers. Companies prioritize rapid integration to secure a competitive advantage. Some firms are now implementing cost controls after exhausting initial AI budgets faster than anticipated.