IT & TECH
AI is changing what the Tech market values
— but the premium is moving toward more than technical execution
Tech careers are heavily impacted by AI, but not every widely repeated claim holds up in the salary data. Here’s a sneak peek from our latest report.
The market is full of predictions.
Your next move deserves evidence.
The market is full of predictions.
Your next move deserves evidence.
AI salary premiums are selective — not universal
The strongest positive signals appear in specialised areas such as Robotics & Autonomous Systems, AI Governance, and advanced AI applications.
At the same time, several broad infrastructure and data-related skill areas show no premium — and in some cases, a negative salary effect.
Some market assumptions survive the data — others don't
Scarce and business-critical competence, broader skill depth, and selected coordination skills show clearer value.
Meanwhile, several familiar senior skills appear closer to baseline expectations than true salary differentiators.
Some market assumptions survive the data — others don't
Scarce and business-critical competence, broader skill depth, and selected coordination skills show clearer value.
Meanwhile, several familiar senior skills appear closer to baseline expectations than true salary differentiators.
Salary still leads — but the value equation is broadening
A salary increase remains the most selected compensation preference in both Sweden and Norway. But its importance has fallen since 2025, especially in Norway.
The shift does not mean salary matters less, but it suggests senior IT professionals are evaluating compensation more holistically — weighing immediate pay against long-term security, recovery, and shared value.
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