US TECH SALARY INSIGHTS 2026

Attract top tech talent in 2026 with the latest US salary insights

Aligning salary benchmarks with real-world demand for niche technology talent remains a critical challenge for hiring managers and talent teams. To support informed decision-making, our recruiters have analyzed live 2025 hiring data to deliver the most current salary insights across the U.S. technology market.

Secure top talent across tech skills markets

Making more competitive hiring decisions

Manage budgets and internal expectations

And more...

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What skills markets are covered?

Comprehensive salary data across the most in-demand skills markets, including:

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Data, AI, & ML

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Cyber Security

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Software Engineering

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GTM

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Salesforce

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SAP

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Who is this salary guide designed for?

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Hiring managers planning headcount costs for the year.

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Talent acquisition teams looking to hire top talent more efficiently.

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Technology professionals benchmarking their earning potential.

Where do the salary benchmarks come from?

Our benchmarks are based on data captured from Stott and May’s US consultants in 2025 across:

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Live assignments

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Candidate registrations

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Client briefings

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Placement outcomes