Robert Half: 72% of Managers Will Pay More for AI Skills, Average AI Role Posts for $177K

A Robert Half survey written up by Fortune on October 5 finds 72% of managers plan to offer higher pay for new hires with AI skills, and 42% say AI knowledge commands a steeper premium than other technical capabilities. LinkedIn data cited in the piece pegs the typical AI job posting at ~$177,000 vs ~$80,000 for non-AI roles; San Francisco employers lead with 66% paying above planned salaries.