AI Skills Drive Wage Premiums and Productivity Gains Across Key Sectors

New PwC report reveals significant wage increases and productivity growth in AI-intensive industries, highlighting economic potential.

Jobs requiring AI skills offer up to 25% higher wages in the US, with notable premiums in legal and financial sectors.
AI-related roles in the UK and Canada also command higher wages, though at lower rates than the US.
Productivity in AI-heavy sectors is growing nearly five times faster than in less AI-exposed industries.
The demand for AI skills is accelerating, with job postings for AI roles increasing significantly over the past decade.
AI's impact on productivity and wages suggests potential for broader economic growth and higher living standards.