AI-Augmented Occupations
High AI exposure but strong human bottlenecks — AI augments rather than replaces. Occupations ranked by augmentation potential.
| # | Occupation | Augmentation | Exposure | Bottleneck | Median Wage | Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managing director/Chief executive officer 11201 | 41.8% | 63% | 94% | SGD 13,000 | Very Low | Augmented |
| 2 | Company director 11202 | 39.2% | 63% | 94% | SGD 11,000 | Very Low | Augmented |
| 3 | Information technology trainer (extracurriculum) 36203 | 36.8% | 90% | 70% | SGD 6,119 | Moderate | Augmented |
| 4 | Chief operating officer/General Manager 11203 | 36.4% | 63% | 94% | SGD 12,750 | Very Low | Augmented |
| 5 | Editor (news and periodicals) 26422 | 34.7% | 83% | 69% | SGD 10,800 | Moderate | Augmented |
| 6 | Regional sales manager 12213 | 34.7% | 77% | 73% | SGD 11,000 | Low | Augmented |
| 7 | Human resource consultant (excluding executive search consultant) 24231 | 33.7% | 84% | 64% | SGD 8,800 | Moderate | Augmented |
| 8 | Environmental officer (public health) 22632 | 33.7% | 68% | 82% | SGD 8,752 | Low | Augmented |
| 9 | Budgeting and financial accounting manager (including financial controller) 12111 | 33.5% | 79% | 72% | SGD 9,203 | Low | Augmented |
| 10 | Private tutor (academic) 36910 | 33.0% | 90% | 70% | SGD 4,250 | Moderate | Augmented |
| 11 | Audit manager 12113 | 31.7% | 79% | 72% | SGD 10,041 | Low | Augmented |
| 12 | Postal service manager 13244 | 31.6% | 65% | 84% | SGD 7,910 | Low | Augmented |
| 13 | Merchandising/Category manager 12214 | 31.3% | 77% | 73% | SGD 8,746 | Low | Augmented |
| 14 | Transport/Technical operations manager (except port/shipping operations) 13243 | 31.1% | 65% | 84% | SGD 7,679 | Low | Augmented |
| 15 | Business development manager 12212 | 30.7% | 77% | 73% | SGD 8,669 | Low | Augmented |
| 16 | Clinical research professional 21347 | 30.4% | 55% | 83% | SGD 8,990 | Low | Augmented |
| 17 | Nutritionist 22652 | 30.2% | 77% | 82% | SGD 4,684 | Low | Augmented |
| 18 | Manufacturing manager 13210 | 30.0% | 63% | 95% | SGD 8,571 | Very Low | Augmented |
| 19 | Quality control/assurance manager 13292 | 29.9% | 59% | 86% | SGD 9,100 | Low | Augmented |
| 20 | In-house legal counsel (except judiciary, ministries and statutory boards) 26112 | 29.6% | 68% | 75% | SGD 17,972 | Low | Augmented |
| 21 | Pharmacologist 21341 | 29.2% | 55% | 83% | SGD 6,706 | Low | Augmented |
| 22 | Advertising/Public relations manager 12221 | 29.2% | 72% | 70% | SGD 8,514 | Low | Augmented |
| 23 | Management consultant 24211 | 29.1% | 76% | 58% | SGD 10,799 | Moderate | Augmented |
| 24 | Chief information officer/Chief technology officer/Chief security officer 13301 | 29.1% | 48% | 96% | SGD 15,258 | Very Low | Augmented |
| 25 | Procurement/Purchasing manager 13242 | 29.1% | 65% | 84% | SGD 8,367 | Low | Augmented |
Augmented = net_risk < 0.25 AND augmentation ≥ 0.12. Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs benefit most from AI augmentation?
Occupations with high AI exposure but strong human bottlenecks — judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills mean AI augments rather than replaces. These roles score net_risk < 0.25 with augmentation >= 0.12.
What is augmentation in the AI Work Index?
Augmentation measures the productive overlap between AI capabilities and human strengths. High augmentation means AI tools can boost productivity in the role without displacing the worker.