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In China, AI engineers can expect a monthly salary of 22,000 yuan ($3,000), making it the country's highest-paying job.
According to Zhilian Zhaopin, a leading Chinese recruitment platform, engineers with high qualifications and experience, or expertise in computer visualization, will command the highest salary. Global Times.
The average salary in the AI sector rose 5.3 percent from the first quarter to 13,594 yuan ($1,870) in the second quarter, higher than in the finance sector, it added.
China is aiming to become self-sufficient in AI development amid a global boom in AI technology, and many Chinese companies are competing to acquire AI talent. SCMP.
Xinhua News Agency It is reported that China is currently home to more than 4,500 AI companies. China's AI industry is estimated to reach 578 billion RMB ($81 billion) in 2023, up 13.9% from the previous year.
“China is a very important player in the AI industry,” said Liu Gang, chief economist at the China New Generation AI Development Strategy Institute. Global Times As AI continues to disrupt most industries, demand for AI-savvy talent is expected to grow, driving up compensation levels for engineers in 2024.
“The AI industry is at the forefront of new technologies and is facing fierce global competition, with huge potential to create new business models and revenue streams. Many companies are offering high salaries to compete for top talent,” said Gillian Zhaoping.