redShift Recruiting Releases the 2026 Tech Salary Guide
The latest edition of the redShift Recruiting Tech Salary Guide is now available!
Updated annually using real hiring activity, market research, and compensation data, the 2026 guide is designed to help employers make competitive offers and technology professionals better understand their market value. Whether you're hiring, evaluating compensation, planning your next career move, or simply keeping an eye on industry trends, this resource provides practical salary benchmarks to help you make more informed decisions.
This year's guide includes salary data for more than 400 technology roles, including low, average, and high salary ranges, as well as dedicated salary data for top AI job titles and the most frequently placed technology positions in the NY Capital Region. It also combines NYS Capital Region and national U.S. salary data, making it easier to compare local compensation trends against the broader market.
In addition to traditional IT and technology roles, the 2026 edition includes salary information for emerging AI roles such as AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, AI Solutions Architects, and other rapidly growing specialties. It also features compensation data for 40 of the most in-demand technology roles nationwide, helping employers and job seekers compare salaries across a wide range of specialties and experience levels.
Looking for more than salary information? The Tech Salary Guide works alongside our IT Job Titles Library. If you're unsure about a job title, role, responsibilities, or career path, the library provides information on hundreds of technology positions, including job descriptions, salary information, common skills, FAQs, and industry trends.
Download your free copy of the 2026 Tech Salary Guide today and gain the market insights you need to hire smarter, negotiate confidently, and plan for the future.