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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Economist

A Economist analyses financial data or transactions and is accountable for accurate calculations, compliance and economic decisions. The assessment separates automation of individual tasks from accountability for the professional outcome.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

69%2026
73%2028
78%2030
86%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
collecting and validating data87%
calculating indicators82%
variance analysis78%
risk assessment73%
preparing a conclusion or proposal67%
checking regulatory requirements57%
negotiating terms46%
monitoring decision execution38%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

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

  1. 1collecting and validating dataAI 87% · human 32%
  2. 2calculating indicatorsAI 82% · human 29%
  3. 3variance analysisAI 78% · human 31%
  4. 4risk assessmentAI 73% · human 41%
  5. 5preparing a conclusion or proposalAI 67% · human 48%
  6. 6checking regulatory requirementsAI 57% · human 42%
  7. 7negotiating termsAI 46% · human 55%
  8. 8monitoring decision executionAI 38% · human 43%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI systems can already perform part of the information and preparation work
  • full automation is constrained by variable real-world conditions
  • a material share of the job follows stable procedures
  • the main inputs and outputs already exist digitally

What protects the occupation

  • financial accountability
  • interpretation of exceptions
  • negotiation and consequence assessment

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$7 100per month
2035$9 000scenario estimate
2026: $7 10020262027: $7 30020272028: $7 50020282029: $7 70020292030: $7 90020302031: $8 10020312032: $8 30020322033: $8 55020332034: $8 75020342035: $9 0002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

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

AI Auditor

Emerging role
New role risk24%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit89%

ML Model Validator

Emerging role
New role risk20%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit87%

AI Risk Manager

Emerging role
New role risk19%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit85%

Data Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk51%
DemandMediumDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit64%

Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk22%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

AI Cost Optimization Analyst

Emerging role
New role risk27%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit81%

Job search and transitions

Find work with a lower risk index

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Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Skill fit 50% · risk 22%

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Skills you already have

  • financial analysis
  • calculation and modelling
  • risk assessment
  • regulatory requirements
  • business communication
  • data control

Skills to build

  • AI document analysis
  • explainable risk models
  • compliance automation
  • anomaly detection
  • data governance
  • scenario modelling
CurrentEconomist · 69%
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Keepfinancial analysis · calculation and modelling · risk assessment
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AddAI document analysis · explainable risk models · compliance automation

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-26 · 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.