UK AI Job-Risk Index · SOC 2010 1162
Ranks #71 of 293 for AI exposure (1 = most exposed)
How exposed to AI are managers and directors in storage and warehousing?
79/100
AI exposure score (percentile across all 365 occupations DfE scored)
High#71
of 293 UK occupations (1 = most exposed)
£30,866
median full-time pay (ONS ASHE 2020) · 119,000 employee jobs
Managers and directors in storage and warehousing sits in the high exposure band: its abilities overlap with current AI applications more than about 79% of the 365 UK occupations the Department for Education scored. High exposure usually means AI can help with many of the tasks involved, such as drafting, analysis or information handling. That can change how the job is done, but it is not a forecast that the job will disappear.
Underlying scores: AIOE (all AI) 1.05, LLM exposure 0.97 (standardised; 0 is the average occupation). Skill level: Level 4. Pay and job counts are 2020 figures, so use them to compare occupations rather than as current salaries.
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Lower-risk related jobs
Occupations in the same SOC 2010 sub-major group with a lower AI exposure score, highest-paid first. Pay difference is against £30,866 (ONS ASHE 2020 median, full-time). Switching usually needs retraining; this is a starting point, not advice.
| Occupation | Exposure | Median pay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | 75/100 | £56,561 | +£25,695 |
| Senior police officers | 42/100 | £55,518 | +£24,652 |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | 64/100 | £48,842 | +£17,976 |
| Production managers and directors in construction | 64/100 | £47,786 | +£16,920 |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | 58/100 | £45,684 | +£14,818 |
Occupations with similar exposure
- Counsellors (79/100)
- Buyers and procurement officers (79/100)
- Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists (79/100)
- IT specialist managers (78/100)
FAQ: Managers and directors in storage and warehousing and AI
Will AI replace managers and directors in storage and warehousing?
The index does not predict job losses. Managers and directors in storage and warehousing has an AI exposure score of 79/100 (high band), ranking #71 of 293 UK occupations, where 1 is the most exposed. High exposure means AI can help with many of the tasks involved, which usually changes how the job is done.
How does this compare with similar jobs?
Managers and directors in storage and warehousing is one of 17 occupations in its SOC 2010 sub-major group in the index; 9 of the others are more exposed to AI.
How much do managers and directors in storage and warehousing earn?
Median gross annual pay for full-time employees was £30,866 in ONS ASHE 2020 (Table 14), across about 119,000 employee jobs. These are 2020 figures, so use them to compare jobs rather than as current salaries.
Which related jobs are less exposed to AI?
In the same sub-major group, lower-exposure occupations include Functional managers and directors n.e.c. (75/100, £56,561), Senior police officers (42/100, £55,518), Production managers and directors in manufacturing (64/100, £48,842).
Where does this data come from?
AI exposure uses Department for Education (2023) AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) scores; pay and job counts come from ONS ASHE 2020. Job titles come from the ONS SOC 2010 coding index.
Source: Department for Education (2023), The impact of AI on UK jobs and training (AIOE scores); ONS ASHE 2020 Table 14; job titles from the ONS SOC 2010 coding index (v7). Exposure is not a prediction of job loss. Methodology · Embed this data
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