AI’s impact on the job market is a complex issue, with potential for both job displacement and creation. While some studies suggest a significant number of jobs could be lost to automation, others emphasize that AI may also lead to the creation of new roles and improve efficiency, potentially offsetting some job losses.
A recent study by the firm Hostinger has assessed the jobs that will remain essential through 2030 despite AI transforming the workforce. The research analysed five key indicators: automation risk, labour demand growth, projected annual openings, current employment levels, and World Economic Forum (WEF) Net Growth to identify roles with the strongest long-term outlook. Occupations were then scored on a 0–100 scale, with higher scores signalling greater resilience in an AI-driven economy.
The outcomes are:
| Occupation | Automation Risk (%) | Labor Demand Growth (%) | Projected Openings per Year | Current Employment | WEF Net Growth | Score |
| Data Analysts and Scientists | 30 | 25.6 | 92900 | 174800 | 30 | 99.22% |
| Information Security Analysts | 48 | 32.7 | 76800 | 180700 | 31 | 92.44% |
| Strategic Advisors | 29 | 10.6 | 17700 | 1054000 | 20 | 88.89% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 26 | 6.5 | 17400 | 174700 | 3 | 85.49% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 29 | 11.5 | 42200 | 420100 | 2 | 83.58% |
| Lawyers | 49 | 5.2 | 35600 | 833100 | 3 | 78.15% |
| Compliance Officers | 50 | 5.4 | 34400 | 64910 | 5 | 65.28% |
| Database and Network Professionals | 51 | -2.6 | 16400 | 339900 | 8 | 63.44% |
| ICT Operations and User Support Technicians | 56 | 5.1 | 62700 | 654000 | 5 | 63.19% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 65 | 5.8 | 130800 | 1449800 | -1 | 22.30% |
Looking at the above rankings, Data Analysts and Scientists rank 1st with a score of 99.22, making them the most future-ready job in the age of AI. With a labour demand growth of 25.6% and 92,900 job openings expected each year, this role is well-positioned to grow and stay relevant.
Information Security Analysts come in 2nd with a score of 92.44, supported by the highest labour demand growth on the list. With 76,800 expected annual openings and a 31% growth forecast from the World Economic Forum, this field is projected to have an automation risk of 48%.
Strategic Advisors rank 3rd with a score of 88.89. Strategic consultants are in high demand, with labour growth at 10.6% and 17,700 job openings projected each year. The role has a relatively low automation risk of 29%, thanks to its need for human insight and decision-making.
Human Resources Specialists rank 4th with a score of 85.49%. With 6.5% labour growth and 17,400 projected annual openings, the field remains central to workforce planning in the evolving employment landscape of today.
Training and Development Specialists come in 5th with a score of 83.58, showing how important ongoing training is in today’s workforce. The job sees 42,200 openings per year and an 11.5% growth rate. With an automation risk of 29%, it ranks as one of the most resilient professions in an AI-centred economy.
Lawyers rank 6th with a score of 78.15. In a global environment shaped by rapid change, the legal field is projected to have 35,600 new openings annually. With an automation risk of 49%, core legal tasks like reasoning, advocacy, and interpretation remain largely resistant to AI replacement.
Compliance Officers come in 7th with a score of 65.28%, playing a key role in helping businesses follow laws and regulations. The field expects 34,400 new openings each year and shows a 5% net growth outlook from the WEF.
Database and Network Professionals rank 8th with a score of 63.44%. These tech workers help keep digital systems running smoothly. With 16,400 openings per year and an 8% growth outlook, the field remains in demand.
ICT Operations and User Support Technicians come in 9th with a score of 63.19%. With 62,700 projected openings each year and a 5.1% growth rate, the role remains in steady demand. An automation risk of 56% is balanced by the continued need for hands-on support and a well-established workforce of 654,000.
Accountants and Auditors round out the top 10 with a score of 22.30%. The field sees the highest number of projected openings in the list, and employs nearly 1.5 million people. With a 5.8% growth rate, Accountants and Auditors are expected to be resilient to the changes driven by AI.
Seemingly, the true value of a professional lies not in the tasks they perform but in the insights they bring. AI can process data, but it currently lacks judgment, empathy, and ethical reasoning.
