2025 Data Science and AI Compensation Report

The Burtch Works team will be presenting on their 2025 Data Science & AI Compensation Report. During this conversation, Ethan Frey and Palmer Karsh will break down the numbers and the narrative behind the 2025 hiring market trends, including:

• The Great Grad Reset - Why fresh grads face the toughest entry‑level market in a decade—and how forward‑thinking employers can still tap this talent pool.
• Fast‑Tracking Gen-AI savvy candidates - Case studies of early‑career pros who leveraged Gen‑AI fluency to leapfrog traditional career ladders.
• IC Demand vs. Manager Comeback - Updated salary curves show IC roles remain hot, but signs point to a rebound in MG‑level hiring—find out which functions are heating up first.
• Compensation Outlook 2025 - New pay benchmarks, bonus trends, remote‑pay differentials, and how equity is being used to attract scarce AI skills.
• Strategic Hiring Playbook - Practical guidance for CDOs, Talent Acquisition, and team leads navigating budget constraints while scaling AI capabilities

This talk will be presented by Ethan Frey, Account Recruiting Manager at Burtch Works, and Palmer Karsh, Market Co-Founder and Account Director at Burtch Works.

Session will take place 4-5pm, followed by networking 5-6pm. Refreshments will be provided. Meetups are hosted the third Wednesday of each month at Union Hall in OTR and feature subject matter experts and enthusiasts in the fields of data and analytics.
Thank you to our sponsors:

• Burtch Works for providing refreshments. Burtch Works is a leading provider of contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and statement of work solutions for the Data and Analytics industry. With offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, Burtch Works has built a global talent community of Data Science, Analytics and Engineering professionals over the last 15 years. Join the Burtch Works community at burtchworks.com to access their all their full Salary Reports, industry insights, and new career opportunities with future 100 companies to start-ups. Burtch Works has revolutionized the staffing and recruiting industry and are on a mission to build a world that works better, for everyone.
• InfoTrust, our digital sponsor. If you are looking for a new position, check out their website at infotrust.com/careers- they are a great place to work right here in the Cincinnati area.
• Cintrifuse for providing the space to meet. If you’re a founder looking for support, be sure to visit cintrifuse.com- they're a startup catalyst and innovation hub right here in the greater Cincinnati area.

Transportation options to Union Hall include:

• Bus: there are over 10 bus stops within a three block radius of Union Hall. These stops are serviced by lines that go to neighborhoods including Walnut Hills, Norwood, Pleasant Ridge, Northside, College Hill, Clifton, Mt. Auburn, Avondale, Finneytown, and others. Bus fare within Hamilton County is $2, and you can plan your trip using the Transit app: transitapp.com.
• Cycling: bike parking is available on the street right outside Union Hall, and bikes are permitted inside Union Hall, if you would prefer to bring your bike inside.
• Driving: the Mercer Commons Garage is right across the street from Union Hall, and is $4 for 2 hours.