Singapore fresh graduates are landing on S$90K salaried AI-related jobs; pay rose 5 times faster than average wages
Source: The Independent
Published on: 2026-06-19 02:49
SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is indeed reshaping workplaces and automating tasks, but for those building the technology, the job market has rarely looked better. Fresh graduates in Singapore are securing AI-related roles with annual salaries ranging from S$70,000 to S$90,000, while pay for AI professionals has risen by 15% to 25% over the past year, according to a report by Robert Walters Singapore, as published by the Vulcan Post on June 10, citing The Straits Times. The salary growth stands in sharp contrast to wage trends. Ministry of Manpower figures showed nominal wages for full-time workers rose by 4.9% in 2025, lower than the 5.6% increase recorded in 2024. AI talent shortage is driving salaries higher According to Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager of Robert Walters Singapore, AI and data-focused jobs are among the most sought-after positions in the country. Many com...
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