AI salary gap widens as firms pay new hires more than in-house workers: Report

The latest Indeed report points to a growing disconnect in artificial intelligence (AI) compensation. While 66% of employers reported that they offer salary premiums for AI-skilled workforce, with many paying 11-30% higher salaries than non-AI roles, 54% of AI-exposed employees reported stagnant or lower pay over the past year. This mismatch suggests that companies are rewarding new hires more generously than existing employees who upskill, potentially creating retention problems as AI adoption gathers pace.