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The job market is sending a clear signal: specialised skills are paying off.

AI professionals saw their salaries rise 12% year-on-year, while pay in many traditional IT roles remained flat or declined, according to foundit.

Over the past two years, AI salaries have climbed 23%, with Bengaluru emerging as the highest-paying market for senior AI talent.

Cybersecurity and semiconductors are also seeing strong growth as demand shifts towards specialised skills.