Chief Executives vs General and Operations Managers: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in general and operations managers work: 14% of tasks (some) against 3% for chief executives (little observed). Chief Executives has the higher median pay, $213,990 a year against $105,770, a gap of $108,220.
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.
Side by side
| Measure | Chief Executives | General and Operations Managers |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 3% (Little observed) | 14% (Some) |
| Median pay a year | $213,990 | $105,770 |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Chief Executives: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- General and Operations Managers: tasks, related jobs and skills to build