The UK surpasses the US in AI hiring: What this means for the global tech industry
AI Job Market Growth Report
A new report finds that the UK has been growing its AI job market faster than the US over the last five years.
Comparison of Job Growth Rates
- Between 2017 and 2022, the average yearly growth rate for AI hiring was 1.2% in the US.
- For the same period, the growth rate was 1.22% in the UK.
- Comparison with other major economies like India (1.19% growth), Canada (1.26%), and Brazil (1.21%).
Top AI Jobs in the US
The report also identified the highest paying and most in-demand AI jobs in the US:
| Position | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Data Science | £200,263 |
| AI Architects | £197,431 |
| Other roles in data science and machine learning | Exceeding £150,000. |
Geographic Distribution of AI Jobs
- California accounted for over a quarter (27%) of AI job listings across the US.
- New York came in second at 13%.
Factors Driving Growth
Rapid advances in AI technology have unlocked exciting new capabilities for businesses across many sectors. Demand for skilled AI workers is expected to continue accelerating due to areas like computer vision and natural language processing.
Concerns around AI Regulation
Policymakers still need to strike the right balance between innovation and ethics. Getting this right will help the AI job market continue thriving.
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