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AI talent shortage drives surge in pay, Lorien says

PUBT·11/13/2026 15:39:15
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AI talent shortage drives surge in pay, Lorien says
  • Competition for scarce AI specialists is driving compensation packages into hundreds of millions of dollars as technology giants seek faster development.
  • The UK wage premium for AI skills rose to 34.2% in 2025 from 11% a year earlier, according to PwC.
  • UK AI, machine learning and automation sector growth reached 50% since 2024, intensifying competition for experienced talent.
  • Most businesses need engineers to integrate existing AI models rather than costly frontier researchers, reducing hiring costs.
  • Only 39% of organizations report enterprise-level EBIT impact from AI, highlighting the need to redesign workflows rather than simply add tools.


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