Workers feared AI would kill jobs. Instead, it could boost their paychecks: 72% of employers say they’ll pay more for AI skills

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What happened

72% of bosses will boost pay for recruits with AI skills, according to Robert Half—and job-seekers in Silicon Valley have the best odds of earning more.

Key facts

  • 72% of bosses will boost pay for recruits with AI skills, according to Robert Half—and job-seekers in Silicon Valley have the best odds of earning more.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:58:52 UTC.

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  1. Workers feared AI would kill jobs. Instead, it could boost their paychecks: 72% of employers say they’ll pay more for AI skills

  2. Just a few years into working, Gen Z is already the most anxious generation about AI derailing their retirement—51% fear it will cut their nest egg

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