PwC’s latest AI Jobs Barometer found that jobs requiring AI skills offer an average 62% wage premium over similar roles that don’t require those skills. For most workers, the value of AI skills comes less from building the technology and more from knowing how to apply it. “Knowing how to use AI to automate and streamline basic tasks frees up your time to leverage your uniquely human skills — especially innovation. ZipRecruiter’s latest AI Employer Report found that 74% of employers consider AI skills either a significant advantage or a requirement for at least some positions. If you do master blending AI use with critical thinking and other human skills, the data suggests that employers are willing to reward you.