Chief Executives vs Sales Managers: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in sales managers work: 4% of tasks (little observed) against 3% for chief executives (little observed). Chief Executives has the higher median pay, $213,990 a year against $148,270, a gap of $65,720.
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 | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 3% (Little observed) | 4% (Little observed) |
| Median pay a year | $213,990 | $148,270 |
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
- Sales Managers: tasks, related jobs and skills to build