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Tech Talent Explorer 2026: Global market data on the tech industry

With our Tech Talent Explorer 2026, you can compare markets, roles and skills, including salaries and daily rates. This helps you make the right decision in the tech sector more quickly.

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What is the
Tech Talent Explorer 2026 about?

The Tech Talent Explorer 2026 is an interactive analysis by Hays that shows how global tech talent, roles, skills and remuneration are evolving.

Insights from over 10,000 tech experts:
What you can expect from our interactive report

The Tech Talent Explorer is based on a survey of around 10,000 tech professionals worldwide and is complemented by comprehensive talent market analyses. The report shows how tech roles, skills, remuneration and availability are developing across 34 countries and provides a reliable basis for informed decisions in tech recruiting and workforce planning.
Measuring the impact of AI on tech roles

The analysis highlights where task profiles are changing due to AI, which roles are particularly affected, and how tech professionals are responding to the growing influence of AI.

Truly understanding what motivates tech professionals

The report shows which factors, beyond remuneration, play a central role and how expectations differ depending on role, market and type of employment.

Comparing costs and availability worldwide

Current day rates, salaries and supply figures are presented transparently, providing a reliable basis for comparing 34 countries and making informed decisions.

How our report
supports you

The Tech Talent Explorer gives you the confidence to make decisions based on data rather than instinct. The insights are based on real analyses and support strategic workforce and talent planning, provide a solid foundation for budget and location decisions, and create a shared basis for discussion across HR, business teams and finance.

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All study results, insights and recommendations at a glance. Discover:

  • How AI is concretely impacting tech roles

  • What truly motivates IT professionals worldwide

  • Where tech talent is available and how salaries differ

You will receive the full Tech Talent Explorer directly by email with the link.

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