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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Scrum Master

The Scrum Master 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.

32%2026
37%2028
43%2030
52%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
Finding and qualifying prospects54%
Preparing standard outreach and proposals56%
Maintaining CRM records and contact history55%
Forecasting deals and next actions47%
Negotiating complex terms18%
Client trust and closing a non-standard deal14%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

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

  1. 1Finding and qualifying prospectsAI 54% · human 70%
  2. 2Preparing standard outreach and proposalsAI 56% · human 60%
  3. 3Maintaining CRM records and contact historyAI 55% · human 69%
  4. 4Forecasting deals and next actionsAI 47% · human 64%
  5. 5Negotiating complex termsAI 18% · human 71%
  6. 6Client trust and closing a non-standard dealAI 14% · human 74%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI finds leads and prepares personalized outreach
  • CRM systems predict deal probability and next action
  • standard consultations move to chat and voice agents

What protects the occupation

  • trust and long-term relationships
  • complex negotiation and customer motivation
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • accountability for non-standard commercial offers

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$6 950per month
2035$9 400scenario estimate
2026: $6 95020262027: $7 20020272028: $7 45020282029: $7 70020292030: $7 95020302031: $8 20020312032: $8 50020322033: $8 80020332034: $9 10020342035: $9 4002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

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

Customer Success Manager

Established resilient role
New role risk30%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit89%

AI Adoption Coach

Emerging role
New role risk19%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit62%

AI Workflow Designer

Emerging role
New role risk31%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit54%

Real Estate Market Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk49%
DemandMediumDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit60%

AI Procurement Manager

Emerging role
New role risk29%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Digital Avatar Producer

Emerging role
New role risk35%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Job search and transitions

Find work with a lower risk index

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Skills you already have

  • needs discovery
  • negotiation
  • objection handling
  • customer relationship management

Skills to build

  • AI prospecting
  • funnel analytics
  • sales AI-assistant management
  • complex B2B sales
CurrentScrum Master · 32%
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Keepneeds discovery · negotiation · objection handling
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AddAI prospecting · funnel analytics · sales AI-assistant management

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.