Artificial intelligence expertise sees salary boost, report finds

Knowledge of artificial intelligence ranks first among technical skills with the most significant impact on salary, according to a report by Indeed, released in 2024.

The service analysed job offers where "artificial intelligence" was listed as a desirable candidate skill. "When a job included generative AI as a desired skill, its salary was 47% higher, Indeed found," we read in CNBC.

Maggie Hulce, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Job Seeker Department at Indeed, comments: – We are seeing a continued interest in AI-related jobs and skills. Searches for generative AI jobs on Indeed have surged nearly 4,000% in the last year, and job postings for generative AI roles have seen a remarkable 306% increase since September 2022.

Employers are looking for experts to create AI tools for their companies. Positions requiring such skills include machine learning engineer and software engineer. CNBC Make It reports that the average salary for an AI-related position in the US is around £143,000 annually.

Many industries are also looking for people who can effectively use generative artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to optimise administrative tasks.

Hulce advises: – Some effective methods for learning these tech skills include enrolling in online courses, attending boot camps, or participating in other training programs tailored to AI development.