The Tech Talent Explorer 2026

 

We've surveyed 10,000 tech professionals worldwide and integrated the findings with talent market analytics. The result? Insights that matter - the availability, costs and desires of the world’s tech talent today. The information you’re looking for, laid out simply.

The Tech Talent Explorer lets you investigate the countries, roles and skill areas that interest you most. Use the interactive charts and maps to get what you need to help you make your next move.

 
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Our insights

Salary & Talent Mobility Trends
(Permanent & Flexible Workforce)
  • Salary benchmarks across 20+ key roles in 34 major countries
  • Global heatmaps showing supply and demand of IT & tech talent
Attracting & Retaining Talent
  • What permanent professionals expect from employers
  • Demand trends in Cybersecurity & Data
  • What flexible professionals look for in organisations
  • Demand trends in Software Development & Project Management
Key Skills
  • Technology change forecasts for 2026
  • Hard skills: future-ready capabilities
  • Soft skills: building growth-oriented leadership
Flexible Talent Spotlight
  • Insights and recommendations from Hays experts worldwide