Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
Summary
A LinkedIn study found that women make up a small share of new hires for AI jobs in the U.S., even though these jobs pay much more than other technology roles. Women hold fewer leadership positions in AI globally and are more likely to work in jobs that AI may replace, highlighting a growing gender gap in the AI field.Key Facts
- Women made up just 26% of new hires for AI jobs in the U.S., compared to 50% in non-AI tech roles.
- AI jobs typically offer salaries around $177,000, more than double the $80,000 average for non-AI tech roles.
- Since 2023, the number of AI job postings on LinkedIn has doubled.
- Globally, women hold only 13% of leadership roles in AI firms, lower than the 20% in broader tech leadership.
- Women are more likely to have jobs at risk of being changed or replaced by AI, such as clerical and administrative work.
- Most workers in AI-vulnerable roles (86%) are women, according to The Brookings Institution.
- LinkedIn suggests that hiring based on skills instead of formal degrees could increase women's participation in AI jobs.
- Online courses and public AI tools make it easier to gain AI skills without traditional education or job experience.
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