Goldman Sachs: AI-Displaced Workers Face Longer Job Searches, Lower Pay

Workers displaced by artificial intelligence may require one month longer than average to find new employment, according to Goldman Sachs research published in January 2026. The median unemployment duration is currently 11.4 weeks based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. AI-displaced workers also face approximately 4% earnings declines upon reemployment—double the rate of other displaced workers. Goldman estimates 6-7% of U.S. workers could be displaced by AI within a decade, with older workers and those lacking AI skills particularly vulnerable. The Federal Reserve notes that employers may eliminate supervisory roles as AI-enhanced workers become more productive.