How Much Is a Skill Worth?

Only having general skills on a resume is associated with lower earnings

The more skills you learn, the more you earn

Only having general skills on a resume is associated with lower earnings — Figure 2. Only having general skills on a resume is associated with lower earnings Source: Revelio Labs, July 2025

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