The jobs that AI can't replace

With artificial intelligence radically transforming the world of work, the concern that machines might replace humans is more alive than ever. But not all professions face the same level of risk: a recent study conducted by Hostinger shows that there are numerous roles not only resistant to automation, but also expected to grow over the next five years. To determine which jobs are most immune to the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, Hostinger developed a resilience index based on labor market data from both global and U.S. sources. The analysis considered 5 key variables: risk of automation, job demand growth, projected annual openings, current employment levels, and long-term growth prospects provided by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The automation risk was inverted—so a lower risk contributed positively to the final score. The most heavily weighted parameter (40%) was WEF Net Growth, considered the most reliable indicator of job sustainability. Automation risk received a negative weighting of 20%, while demand growth and annual openings were weighted at 15% each. Average salary accounted for 10%. And according to the findings, topping the list are Data Analysts and Data Scientists, with an expected job demand growth of 25.6% and 92,900 roles projected each year. These professions require complex data interpretation and strategic thinking—skills that AI can support but not replace. With data at the heart of every digital transformation, these experts will be increasingly in demand.

In second place are Information Security Analysts. The sector is projected to grow by 31%, with 76,800 new annual openings. Despite an automation risk of 48%, the complexity and urgency of decision-making required makes this role hard to automate. In third place are Strategy Consultants, with a projection of 17,700 new jobs per year, a demand growth of 10.6%, and an automation risk of 29%, thanks to the need for intuition, vision, and context-based decision-making. Ranked fourth are HR Specialists, who maintain a central role in workforce coordination. The sector forecasts 17,400 new hires annually and a growth rate of 6.5%—it is particularly resilient because, although some digital tools support the function, people management remains closely tied to emotional intelligence. In fifth place are Training and Development Specialists, whose profession is growing by 11.5% and is expected to have 42,200 new annual openings. The automation risk is relatively low at 29%, thanks to the relational and interactive nature of training. In sixth place is a less “tech” job: lawyers, with 35,600 projected new openings per year and an automation risk of 49%, since tasks such as legal reasoning, argumentation, and courtroom representation remain deeply human.

In seventh place are Compliance Officers, who ensure regulatory compliance. An estimated 34,400 annual openings and a 5% growth are expected according to WEF estimates. Although part of the work is automatable, risk assessment and ambiguity management remain human tasks. In eighth place are Database and Network Professionals, with 16,400 new roles annually and 8% growth. Even though some functions are already automated, overall systems management still requires specialized skills. In ninth place are ICT Operations and User Support Technicians, with 62,700 projected annual openings, a current workforce of 654,000, and a 5.1% growth rate. Despite a 56% automation risk, the need for personalized support keeps demand high. Finally, closing the top 10 are Accountants and Auditors. Despite a relatively low score, the profession sees the highest number of annual openings (over 100,000) and nearly 1.5 million employed. With a growth rate of 5.8%, the role is evolving towards consulting functions and technology-supported decisions. Tomas Rasymas, Head of AI at Hostinger, commented on the study stating: «The real value of a professional lies not in the tasks they perform, but in the insights they provide. AI can process data, but it lacks judgment, empathy, and ethical sense. In roles where decisions influence lives and cultures, human intuition remains irreplaceable. The future belongs to those who use AI as a tool, not to those who fear it as a rival».