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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Data Entry Operator

The Data Entry Operator role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

94%2026
96%2028
97%2030
97%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Executing operations through a standard workflow97%
Recognizing and classifying incoming data97%
Escalating non-standard cases to a responsible specialist89%
Receiving and classifying applications and documents97%
Preparing standard responses and certificates97%
Checking compliance with formal requirements97%
Analyzing indicators and resource allocation97%
Working with citizens and conflicting interests75%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Executing operations through a standard workflowAI 97% · human 6%
  2. 2Recognizing and classifying incoming dataAI 97% · human 12%
  3. 3Escalating non-standard cases to a responsible specialistAI 89% · human 7%
  4. 4Receiving and classifying applications and documentsAI 97% · human 11%
  5. 5Preparing standard responses and certificatesAI 97% · human 6%
  6. 6Checking compliance with formal requirementsAI 97% · human 6%
  7. 7Analyzing indicators and resource allocationAI 97% · human 6%
  8. 8Working with citizens and conflicting interestsAI 75% · human 14%

Why technology can change this work

  • systems can run standard modes autonomously and escalate only exceptions
  • applications, registers and interagency documents are becoming digital
  • a large share of textual, analytical or information tasks is accessible to current AI models
  • a significant share of operations repeats along a stable workflow
  • the main inputs and outputs already exist in a digital environment
  • the scale and cost of routine operations create a strong automation incentive

What protects the occupation

  • recognizing dangerous situations and safely taking manual control
  • public authority and personal accountability
  • balancing citizen and organizational interests
  • political, social and legal consequences

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$5 800per month
2035$7 350scenario estimate
2026: $5 80020262027: $5 95020272028: $6 10020282029: $6 30020292030: $6 45020302031: $6 60020312032: $6 80020322033: $7 00020332034: $7 15020342035: $7 3502035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

Data Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk51%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit58%

Automation Specialist

Established resilient role
New role risk27%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit56%

Operations Manager

Established resilient role
New role risk32%
DemandMediumDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit58%

AI Policy Analyst

Emerging role
New role risk16%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

Cyber Resilience Planner

Emerging role
New role risk17%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit58%

Smart Infrastructure Operator

Emerging role
New role risk20%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • process monitoring
  • emergency-procedure execution
  • regulatory process understanding
  • citizen-case work
  • decision preparation
  • interagency coordination

Skills to build

  • autonomous-system supervision
  • log and telemetry analysis
  • public data governance
  • algorithmic decision auditing
  • digital identity
  • public-sector cyber resilience
CurrentData Entry Operator · 94%
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Keepprocess monitoring · emergency-procedure execution · regulatory process understanding
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Addautonomous-system supervision · log and telemetry analysis · public data governance

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.

World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

Occupational, task, skill and work-context structure.