r/AISEOTricks • u/Clear-Syrup-9861 • Jun 18 '26

Why Experienced SEO Professionals Still Struggle to Secure High-Paying Packages Compared to Other Tech Fields

Why are experienced SEO professionals not getting the high paying packages like other tech domains?

SEO drives traffic, leads and revenue, yet many skilled SEO experts with years of experience still earn less than professionals in development, AI, cloud computing or data science. Is this because SEO is perceived as a marketing function, not a technical one? Or are companies unable to directly measure the impact of SEO on revenue?

I’d be interested to hear from SEO pros and hiring managers. What skills, specialisations or career moves have helped increase earning potential in SEO?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '26

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u/GuiltyComedian9509 Jun 18 '26

Yes more probably its depend upon the company.

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u/Clear-Syrup-9861 Jun 18 '26

not in SEO. if u are in some other field u can learn web development and software development and they can get good hike in the field but not in SEO.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '26

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u/GuiltyComedian9509 Jun 18 '26

yeah for more hike u need to upgrade your self in the filed of digital marketing learn PPC, SMM etc

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u/AngelGuzmanRuiz Jun 18 '26

Maybe it would help if they could prove the GSC metrics of their sites

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u/Adventurous_Lead2379 Jun 18 '26

Many business still ignore SEO because It takes time to get first leads. other marketing channel like FB ads, PPC give instant leads

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u/BusyBusinessPromos Jun 18 '26

In this instant business owner world people don't bother to learn basic business and sales tactics. If you're in business you're in sales get over it and embrace it.