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The pay gap between tech jobs and other occupations has widened by 36% in just a year, according to
"This data is indicating a growing recognition of the value of AI skills in the job market," says Young Pham, a project manager for BizReport. "The widening pay gap between tech and non-tech roles also underscores the influence of AI across industries and suggests that the salary conversation at large will increasingly revolve around the importance of AI expertise."
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"In today's job market, it will be crucial for applicants to stay competitive by considering reskilling or upskilling in areas related to AI," Young says. "The data clearly shows an increasing demand for professionals with expertise in AI, and individuals can boost their chances at breaking into the workforce by acquiring these skills."
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"Salaries are being significantly influenced in roles related to AI," he says. "However, this doesn't automatically mean that the value of skills not directly related to AI is decreasing. Instead, it underscores a changing landscape where professionals with non-AI skills may just need to adapt."
On the employer side, organizations will have to
"It is still important to maintain a balance between the integration of AI and human skills," Pham says. "The future workplace involving AI will involve an approach where humans and AI work together to enhance productivity, creativity and problem-solving abilities."