The top three highest-paid skills in the IT industry were:
- Cybersecurity: The need for cybersecurity experts continued to grow as the importance of protecting sensitive data and systems became more apparent. Roles like cybersecurity analysts, ethical hackers, and security architects were among the well-compensated positions.
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI): With the increasing use of AI and machine learning in various applications, professionals with expertise in these areas were in high demand and commanded some of the highest salaries.
- Cloud Computing & Cloud Security: Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud were widely adopted by businesses. Skills related to cloud architecture, cloud security, and cloud management were highly valued.