CoinMeta data: According to Fortune, 72% of employers indicate that they are willing to pay higher salaries to employees with AI skills. Although many workers are concerned that AI will replace their jobs, new data shows that employees with in-demand AI skills will actually have an advantage in terms of salary. According to data from the talent consulting firm Robert Half, more than half of employers plan to offer salaries higher than expected in 2027 to attract new employees. The number of job openings for AI positions has doubled since 2023, with an average salary of about $177,000, compared to an average salary of about $80,000 for AI positions.