Report: Jobs That Are Most And Least Impacted By AI

Entry-level and junior positions are experiencing the most significant displacement. Approximately 38% of employers have reduced entry-level roles due to AI, with Wall Street banks alone planning to cut around 200,000 roles over the next 3 to 5 years as AI handles entry-level and back-office tasks. In the first 11 months of 2025, there were 55,000 AI-related job losses in the U.S., with 77,999 tech jobs directly tied to AI-driven layoffs in just the first six months of 2025. Manufacturing is also heavily impacted, with projections suggesting 2 million additional manufacturing jobs may disappear as robotics and AI systems expand. However, it's important to note that companies are making these cuts based on AI's potential rather than proven performance—many are laying off workers in anticipation of future AI capabilities rather than current demonstrated results.

Yes—AI is simultaneously creating wage premiums for workers with AI-related skills and for those in roles requiring tacit knowledge and experience. Workers with AI skills command an average salary 23% higher than comparable candidates without those skills, outperforming even Master's degrees (13% premium) and Bachelor's degrees (8% premium). Wages are rising twice as quickly in industries most exposed to AI compared to those least exposed. The highest-demand roles currently are software developers, computer programmers, data warehousing specialists, and web developers. Notably, AI skills can help offset conventional hiring disadvantages—older applicants and those without advanced degrees see substantially improved job prospects when they possess AI skills. Mid-level talent with 5-10 years of experience is now the most in-demand in the job market, as companies seek workers who combine experience with AI capabilities.