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AI in Business Function. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/software-developers-top-mean-wages-health-dept-receives-highest-research-funds-ai-in-business-function/ - Published: 2025-10-01T11:30:47.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-01T11:30:46.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #444 Looks at Mean Wages in US Computing Jobs, Federal Funding for Research at US Universities, and AI-Driven Business Functions . - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Hello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com)👋 Jacob’s Ladder Africa initiates [Green Careers Caravan](https://www.kbc.co.ke/jacobs-ladder-africa-kicks-off-green-careers-caravan-to-drive-green-workforce-preparedness-in-kenya/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to enhance green workforce readiness in Kenya. Amgen invests [$650M](https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/amgen-expand-us-drug-production-650m-investment-juncos-puerto-rico/761488/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand drug production in Puerto Rico, creating 750 jobs. Healthcare in Peril was impacted by [57,000](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/30/trump-temporary-protected-status-healthcare-democrats?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) vital workers threatened by policy shift. Intel India and Katha launch [AI data annotation](https://theblunttimes.in/katha-intel-india-launch-first-ai-data-annotation-course-for-girls-in-delhi/52353/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) course. South Korea’s Education Ministry announced a[ 4 trillion ](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/10/01/II3ZVYTCE5FJ3HVGII4OC5UNXI/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)won plan to expand AI education at regional universities. EU [launches](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-launches-programmes-boost-financial-134732787.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) programmes to boost financial literacy and investing. Imagine Learning [unveils](https://investorshangout.com/imagine-learning-unveils-innovative-ai-course-for-students-408012-/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ‘The AI Question’ course to strengthen students’ AI reasoning skills. ### Today's Topics 💼 **Workforce.** Software developers top mean wages in the US **⚕️ Health Skills**. Post-pandemic focus increased research funding for HHS at universities 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence**. IT, marketing, and sales led AI-driven business functions Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 💼 Software Developers Top Mean Wages in Computing in the US [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/image.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHFA6F75FDEI48FPAQ9/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Software developers](https://www.adpresearch.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-software-developer/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) average $138K, while support specialists earn $66K. The higher earnings for roles such as network architects and information security analysts highlight the rising demand for advanced technical skills amid growth in cybersecurity and AI. [Apprenticeship programs](https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/What%20Works%20in%20Tech%20Apprenticeship.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) could expand [access to high-demand technical jobs](https://www.brookings.edu/articles/apprenticeships-are-an-overlooked-solution-for-creating-more-access-to-quality-jobs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in sectors like computing. This trend mirrors broader workforce shifts toward digital resilience and innovation. [The Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Act](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/employers-and-advisers/plan-administration-and-compliance/apprenticeship-plans?ref=newsletters.qs.com) supports talent pipelines by funding training programs to meet these accelerating market needs. ## ⚕️ Post-Pandemic Focus Increased Research Funding for HHS at Universities [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-e6c87675-ba56-4ebf-a4db-253ac01aa29d.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHHLY932IQSLU9MIG99/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The[ Department of Health and Human Services](https://taggs.hhs.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) dominated[ federal research funding](https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105396?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to universities in 2021 with $23.58B, representing over 26% of total allocations. The[ National Science Foundation](https://sdepscor.org/opportunities/nsf-programs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), with $5.86B and the Department of Defense, with $5.27B ranked second and third. Combined, the top three agencies accounted for approximately 39% of[ university research funding](https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf23303?ref=newsletters.qs.com). As the pandemic called for increased research capacity in the health sector, the latest government policies, such as [funding cuts](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/mapping-federal-funding-cuts-to-us-colleges-and-universities/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and technological advancements in AI, will alter the funding dynamics. ## 🤖 IT, Marketing, and Sales Led AI-Driven Business Functions [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-443f806a-34ea-475a-a620-17f9c4a8a4b8.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHUOAS1LVNVKL36XYLK/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Marketing and Sales leads AI usage at 36%, reflecting its high applicability in customer-facing functions that rely on processing vast consumer data. The trend is toward[ hyper-personalization and content generation](https://www.investopedia.com/how-ai-is-used-in-business-8611256?ref=newsletters.qs.com#toc-benefits-of-using-ai-in-business), where AI can quickly analyze purchasing histories and behaviors, allowing businesses like[ Sephora to deploy AI chatbots](https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/ai-will-shape-the-future-of-marketing/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#Generative-AI-for-Marketing) for personalized product recommendations. This deep data integration, however, faces significant regulatory constraints, with laws such as the[ European Union's AI Act](https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) explicitly prohibiting manipulative practices in advertising using AI. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)