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AI Work Index

High Exposure + In Demand

Higher AI exposure signal (legacy exposure filter > 0.50) yet still on official shortage or in-demand lists.

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# Occupation ExposureAI Exposure RankDemand SignalMedian Wage Exposure Likely impact
1 Data scientist 21222 92%99/100SOLSGD 9,047 Very High Augmentation-led
2 Statistician 21221 92%99/100SOLSGD 4,720 Very High Substitution-led
3 Accountant (excluding tax accountant) 24111 90%98/100SOL + JiDSGD 5,498 Very High Mixed pathway
4 Auditor (accounting) 24112 90%98/100SOL + JiDSGD 5,575 Very High Mixed pathway
5 Tax accountant 24113 90%98/100SOL + JiDSGD 9,726 Very High Mixed pathway
6 Compliance officer/Risk analyst (financial) 24132 88%94/100SOL + JiDSGD 7,395 Very High Mixed pathway
7 Financial analyst (e.g. equities analyst, credit analyst, investment research analyst) 24131 88%94/100SOL + JiDSGD 7,500 Very High Mixed pathway
8 Financial product structurer 24135 88%94/100SOL + JiDSGD 12,321 Very High Substitution-led
9 Fund/Portfolio manager (including asset allocator) 24133 88%94/100SOL + JiDSGD 12,060 Very High Mixed pathway
10 Treasury manager 24134 88%94/100SOL + JiDSGD 9,405 Very High Mixed pathway
11 Applications/Systems programmer 25140 88%93/100SOLSGD 6,500 Very High Mixed pathway
12 Multimedia (including games) developer 25123 86%89/100SOL + JiDSGD 6,331 Very High Substitution-led
13 Software developer 25121 86%89/100SOL + JiDSGD 8,888 Very High Mixed pathway
14 Web and mobile applications developer 25122 86%89/100SOL + JiDSGD 7,000 Very High Mixed pathway
15 Cyber risk specialist 25241 83%86/100SOLSGD 10,071 Very High Mixed pathway
16 Cybersecurity architect 25245 83%86/100SOLSGD 7,826 Very High Mixed pathway
17 Security operations specialist 25243 83%86/100SOLSGD 7,700 Very High Substitution-led
18 Commodities and freight derivatives broker 24154 83%85/100SOLSGD 12,000 Very High Mixed pathway
19 Foreign exchange broker 24152 83%85/100SOLSGD 19,750 Very High Substitution-led
20 Securities and finance broker 24151 83%85/100SOLSGD 8,508 Very High Substitution-led
21 Network, servers and computer systems administrator 25220 77%80/100JiDSGD 4,765 Very High Mixed pathway
22 Business valuer 24122 75%76/100SOLSGD 9,708 High Mixed pathway
23 Financial/Investment adviser (e.g. relationship manager) 24121 75%76/100SOLSGD 8,000 High Augmentation-led
24 Advertising/Public relations manager 12221 72%74/100JiDSGD 8,514 High Augmentation-led
25 Marketing manager 12222 72%74/100JiDSGD 8,841 High Mixed pathway

SOL = Shortage Occupation List 2026. JiD = Jobs in Demand (MOM 2025). Learn more

Frequently asked questions

Can a job be high AI exposure but still in demand?

Yes. Some occupations have higher AI exposure but remain on the Shortage Occupation List or Jobs in Demand list. Demand can support employment while AI changes workflows.

Why are some AI-exposed jobs still hiring?

Demand signals like shortage lists reflect current labor market needs. An occupation can have high theoretical AI exposure while still experiencing talent shortages.