ZipRecruiter says job postings requiring AI skills rise 159% year over year
ZIP•ZipRecruiter said postings requiring AI capabilities rose 159% year over year in September, exceeding 4% of listings versus less than 2% a year earlier. Its report found 39% of workers were encouraged to use AI, while 29% received sufficient training.
1. AI skills in demand
ZipRecruiter's 2026 AI Worker Report found that job postings requiring AI capabilities rose 159% year over year in September and exceeded 4% of listings, up from less than 2% a year earlier. The report said 39% of workers were encouraged to use AI, while 29% received sufficient training. AI improved work satisfaction for 77% of senior leaders and 40% of entry-level employees; 42% feared AI would make their jobs or skills obsolete.
