Jobs & Talent · Source published 3 June 2025
Research signal
PwC’s 2025 AI Jobs Barometer reported a 56% average wage premium associated with AI skills in its analysed data. This is not a guaranteed individual outcome or a Malaysian salary benchmark.
Source: PwC — 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer · 3 June 2025.
Event Systematic perspective
Compensation decisions need role-specific evidence. The relevant question is which capabilities create value in the job and how scarce they are in the market the employer actually recruits from. A broad international average cannot determine the right pay for a local analyst, recruiter or engineer.
Start by comparing the scope of work before and after the proposed skill requirement. Does the role now include building a workflow, validating outputs or maintaining a production process? Define those responsibilities and review comparable vacancies. Then assess internal consistency so existing employees who acquire the same capabilities have a visible development route.
Put it into practice
- Use the report as a prompt to review role scope, rather than applying its percentage to every salary.
- Validate pay ranges against current local and sector-specific evidence.
- Explain how assessed capability, responsibility and performance affect progression.
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