2026 US Technology Talent Market Report and Salary Guide

Salary Guide

Our Technology Salary Guide is put together as a guidance to support candidates, hiring managers and recruiters. You may be planning your next career move our you may be looking to hire talent, restructure your team or retain your best people. Our guide has the salary data, industry insights and information on hiring trends in Singapore.

2026 US Technology Talent Market Report and Salary Guide

The US technology market is entering a year of cautious growth and competitive transformation. Discover how compensation trends, skill demand, and hiring behaviors are evolving - and what this means for your business in 2026.

Inside the report

  • Market Outlook 2026 – How political and economic shifts are shaping the US technology labor market.
  • Salary Benchmarks – Permanent and contract rates across leadership, architecture, cyber, cloud, software, and data functions.
  • IT Skills Matrix – The most valuable technical and soft skills defining hiring success in 2026.
  • Top Roles in Demand – From AI engineers and cloud architects to cyber leaders and data scientists.
  • Regional and Sector Insights – Key hiring dynamics in financial services, fintech, and enterprise technology.
  • Expert Commentary – Practical guidance from Nicoll Curtin’s US leadership team on building resilient, high-performing teams.

 

What defines the 2026 tech talent market

  • AI and cyber drive salaries up – Generative AI, data engineering, and cyber security skills remain in short supply.
  • Hybrid work is here to stay – Employers refine flexibility and compensation models across state lines.
  • Compliance meets innovation – Deep regulatory expertise now commands a premium in finance and healthcare tech.
  • Faster hiring wins talent – Extended selection cycles are costing firms top candidates in competitive markets.
  • Total rewards take center stage – Culture, growth, and purpose increasingly rival pay as talent priorities.

 

Download the guide and get ahead in the competition for technology talent in 2026.

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