AI lifts IT pay by 46% but drives burnout and a widening gender gap

Pay in the most AI-exposed occupations grew about 46% since 2021 versus 25% in the least-exposed category, according to the Dice Tech Sentiment report. Average AI job listings pay around $177k versus $80k for non-AI roles, while roughly half of tech professionals report burnout and women accounted for only 26% of US AI hires in 2025.

• AI-exposed roles saw pay grow 46% since 2021 versus 25% elsewhere
• Average AI listing pays $177k, non-AI roles $80k
• About 50% of tech professionals report burnout, 25% severe
• Women made up only 26% of US AI hires in 2025