PwC: AI skills command a 62% wage premium, up to 118% in consumer

PwC found an average 62% wage premium for jobs requiring AI skills versus those that don't. The premium is just 16% in government, 84% in technology, media and telecoms, and 118% in consumer markets.

• Average AI skills wage premium is 62%, per PwC
• Government roles show the smallest premium at 16%
• Technology, media and telecoms reach 84%
• Consumer markets top the list at 118%