Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
A new LinkedIn study reveals that women are severely underrepresented in high-paying AI jobs in the United States, according to research. Only 26% of hires for AI roles, which offer salaries up to $177,000, are women, compared to 50% in non-AI positions. LinkedIn reports a doubling in AI job postings since 2023, with the typical listing boasting a substantial salary premium.
LinkedIn spokeswoman Sarah Steinberg emphasized that the gender gap is particularly pronounced in AI, where women's representation dwindles as they progress in their careers. Globally, women hold just 13% of leadership roles in AI firms, while accounting for 20% of job holders in comparable tech roles. This underrepresentation is troubling as AI is expected to disrupt jobs predominantly held by women, while simultaneously denying them access to the financial benefits of AI-driven employment opportunities.
To address this issue, LinkedIn suggests a shift towards skills-based hiring, enabling more women to access AI roles regardless of their educational background or previous experience.
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