Tech jobs, especially roles like software engineer, are currently in high demand and offer competitive salaries. According to data from Indeed, software engineers make an average of $145,000 per year. Indeed recently highlighted the value of specific tech skills in boosting salaries, indicating that skills such as generative AI can increase earnings significantly. Maggie Hulce, the executive vice president at Indeed, noted that possessing in-demand tech skills like generative AI might enable individuals to earn around $174,727 on average, representing a 47% increase compared to those lacking these skills.
Indeed identified several highly sought-after and well-paid tech skills, each with its corresponding salary potential:
1. Generative AI: Average salary potential of $174,727
2. SoC (system-on-chip): Average salary potential of $174,564
3. Deep learning: Average salary potential of $170,939
4. Torch: Average salary potential of $169,874
5. PyTorch: Average salary potential of $168,636
To develop these skills, Hulce recommends pursuing online courses, boot camps, or specialized training programs. Vicki Salemi from Monster suggests exploring internal company resources for training opportunities. Reports from Monster and LinkedIn indicate that employers are increasingly investing in training programs to enhance employee skills and AI literacy.
Professions that require these skills include data scientist, machine learning engineer, software engineer, research scientist, and full stack developer. Hulce notes a significant rise in searches and job postings for roles related to generative AI, demonstrating a growing interest in AI-related jobs across various industries rather than just within tech companies.