Technology-related jobs remain some of the most in-demand in the labor market, with roles like software engineer regularly making high-demand listings for employers. They are also the highest paid people. According to job site Indeed, the average annual salary for software engineers is $145,000.
The site recently focused more on in-demand tech jobs, as well as in-demand tech skills, and calculated exactly what a difference that can make in your bottom line.
“According to the data on this list, if you have technology skills like generative AI, you can potentially earn an average of about $174,727, which is about a 47% increase compared to someone without the skills ” said Maggie Hulse, Executive Vice President and General Manager. Indeed's Job Seekers section.
Here are five of the most in-demand and highest-paying technology skills, researched by Indeed, including the types of salaries job seekers can earn.
Generation AI
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini can help you generate text and content for writing blog posts, preparing job interviews, editing presentations, and many other tasks.
Possible average salary: $174,727
SoC
An SoC (system on a chip) is a chip that integrates most or all of the components of a computer or other electronic system.
Possible average salary: $174,564
deep learning
Deep learning is a method of machine learning that teaches computers to process data using multilayer neural networks similar to the human brain. It falls under the category of AI.
Possible average salary: $170,939
torch
Torch is an open source machine learning library, scientific computing framework, and scripting language based on the programming language Lua.
Possible average salary: $169,874
pie torch
PyTorch is a machine learning framework based on the Torch library, used for applications such as computer vision and natural language processing, and originally developed by Meta's AI Lab.
Possible average salary: $168,636
If you're interested in building these skills, Hulse suggests enrolling in an online course, attending a bootcamp, or participating in a training program tailored to improve your skills. Monster's career expert Vicki Salemi also recommends considering your internal resources and training budget.
“According to Monster's 2024 Work Watch Report, 39% of employers offer training and development programs to help employees develop the skills they need to advance in their careers.” says Salemi. According to LinkedIn's recent workplace learning report, a similar percentage, 38%, are currently investing in their employees' AI literacy specifically.
Jobs that require these skills include data scientist, machine learning engineer, software engineer, research scientist, and full-stack developer.
“We continue to see interest in AI-related jobs and skills,” Hulce says. “In the last year, searches for Generative AI jobs on Indeed have skyrocketed by nearly 4,000%, and job listings for Generative AI roles have increased by an astonishing 306% since September 2022.”
The popularity of these skills isn't just limited to technology companies. “If you dig into the data, you'll see that every industry is looking for data,” Hulse says.
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