TRU Staffing Partners is a well-known global talent agency recognized for its rapid growth. It has now published its 2025 AI Governance and Data Privacy Jobs Report. This new report provides a comprehensive look into the latest trends in hiring and salary expectations. It also explores the evolving job market in the fields of AI governance and data privacy.
Unlike traditional salary surveys, this report offers valuable insights into the broader shifts happening within these industries. Furthermore, it’s designed to help hiring managers and business leaders navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI and privacy jobs. Additionally, it aims to assist job seekers in understanding the evolving trends and opportunities in these fields.
Key Takeaways from the 2025 Report:
- Contract and Contract-to-Hire Positions Are on the Rise: For the first time, contract-based and contract-to-hire staffing roles in data privacy outpaced direct hiring. This reflects a shift towards more flexible staffing models in the industry.
- Salaries in AI Governance Fall Short: Although demand for AI governance professionals is increasing, the salaries offered for these positions are still much lower than those for privacy roles. This highlights a disconnect between what employers are offering and what the market demands.
- Burnout Remains a Major Factor in Job Changes: For the second year in a row, burnout is cited as the top reason professionals are leaving their current roles. This indicates a significant challenge for employers in retaining top talent.
- Speed of Hiring Is Critical: Companies that extend offers quickly are seeing higher acceptance rates. Fewer job seekers are entertaining multiple offers, so those who make the first move have an advantage.
- Privacy Experts Are Transitioning: With fewer opportunities for Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs), many privacy professionals are taking on fractional or contract-based roles. This shift is reflective of the changing needs in privacy leadership.
- Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay: Although many employees still prefer fully remote roles, hybrid work schedules have become the norm, with both employers and job seekers finding a balance between in-office and remote work.
- What’s Ahead for 2025: The report predicts that litigation, not regulation, will drive growth in privacy and AI governance jobs. Furthermore, business leaders must now demonstrate how these fields impact the bottom line, customer retention, and growth.
Jared Coseglia, Founder & CEO of TRU Staffing Partners, commented,
“This report provides the most complete picture of what’s really happening in the data privacy and AI governance job market. For Chief Privacy Officers, General Counsel, innovation or talent acquisition leaders, this report delivers statistical analysis and guidance to inform decision-making about budgeting, hiring strategy, and personal career trajectories for 2025 and beyond.”
The report draws from publicly available data and extensive discussions with Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs) and job seekers. It provides an in-depth look at the behaviors of professionals in the privacy space. The report also highlights the salary trends of over 35,000 privacy professionals worldwide. Furthermore, it’s a valuable resource for anyone in the AI and privacy sectors. It helps align expectations and stay ahead of industry changes.
For more details, you can download the TRU Staffing Partners 2025 AI Governance and Data Privacy Jobs Report here: Download the Report.
About TRU Staffing Partners:
TRU Staffing Partners is an award-winning talent agency specializing in placing professionals in legal AI, AI governance, data privacy, eDiscovery, and cybersecurity roles. With a network of top-tier talent and a long history of success, TRU has placed professionals in some of the largest companies in the world, including Fortune 1000 firms and top consulting agencies. TRU provides staffing solutions for companies seeking exceptional talent, offering both on-site and remote work options.
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Email: marketing@trustaffingpartners.com
