The Aussie industries paying the most for AI skills
New research has shown the premium employers already place on AI learning, with multiple industries offering higher wages for jobs which involve related skills.
PwC, which compiled the data, said that it showed workers and companies needed to "fully embrace AI" for a brighter future.
Overall, in Australia, job postings demanding AI skills were associated with a six per cent average wage boost.
Here are the jobs in Australia where AI skills will net you the biggest premium pay - and some where it won't.
10. Mechanical engineer
Mechanical engineers with AI skills are on average worth only one per cent more to an employer.
9. Cartographers and surveyors
Jobs demanding AI skills in these industries offer a five per cent average higher wage.
8. Survey and market research interviewer
Jobs in this field pay eight per cent better if they require AI skills.
7. University and higher education teachers
The same eight per cent gap applies for higher education teaching positions with and without AI requirements.
6. Industrial and production engineers
An AI-related position in this industry commands an average eight per cent higher wage.
5. Supply, distribution, and related managers
Supply chain managers who use AI in their roles are likely to earn 11 per cent more than those who don't.
4. Advertising and marketing professionals
AI-friendly job candidates will be paid on average 11 per cent more in this field.
3. Database designers and administrators
The wage gap jumps to 14 per cent here.
2. Research and development managers
And again to 15 per cent here.
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