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LinkedIn Names Fastest-Growing Jobs for 2026
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LinkedIn on Wednesday released its annual Jobs on the Rise list, ranking the fastest-growing US roles over the past three years and naming AI engineers the top role, followed by AI consultants and data annotators. A November LinkedIn survey found 56% of workers plan to look for jobs in 2026 while about 75% feel unprepared, with applicants per role more than doubling since spring 2022 and hiring 23% below pre-pandemic levels.
Key Points
- 1Ranks AI engineers first, AI consultants second, data annotators and researchers among top fastest-growing jobs
- 2Signals employers need both technical builders and nontechnical implementers to deploy AI across workplaces
- 3Advises jobseekers to develop AI engineering, annotation, strategy, or entrepreneurial skills to improve hiring prospects
Scoring Rationale
High relevance and practical hiring insight, limited novelty because this is an annual LinkedIn ranking and survey.
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