Market Demand
In both the UK and US, demand for AI and machine learning talent continues to surge. In the UK, the machine learning market is projected to reach over $3.6 billion by 2025, with rapid growth expected through to 2030.
Job postings for AI-related roles are increasing at a rate more than three times faster than the overall job market, and companies are willing to pay a premium, on average 14% higher salaries, for candidates with AI expertise.
In the US, the landscape is even more aggressive, with around 35,000 AI roles posted in Q1 2025 alone. Median salaries for AI engineers hover around $157,000, with specialist roles in hedge funds and fintech firms reaching as high as $400,000.
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