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We specialize in connecting top talent with opportunities in three key areas: Accounting & Finance, IT and HR. Our dedicated teams understand the unique challenges and requirements of each field, ensuring that we provide tailored solutions to meet our clients' needs.
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2026 Information Technology Salary Guide

Explore compensation trends, talent shortage and skills-based hiring strategies for IT roles in our 2026 IT Salary Guide, which includes salary benchmarks across key U.S. markets.

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See How ERP Is Reshaping the IT Hiring Landscape

ERP systems are at the heart of digital transformation in 2026, and demand for ERP talent is surging. The guide reveals how companies are hiring internal ERP specialists to manage vendor relationships and ensure long-term success post-implementation.

“ERP is hands down the biggest area we’ve seen demand for. Even when firms bring in consultants, they want their own person to manage the relationship and protect their interests.”
Bryant Covelli

Client Relationship Director

2026 Information Technology National Hiring Trends

The global talent gap in cybersecurity and IT is estimated at four million professionals, underscoring the urgency for strategic hiring and retention planning. As organizations embrace AI, automation, and hybrid work models, IT leaders must adapt compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

4M+ global IT talent gap

88% of employers offer flexibility

Cybersecurity roles face the highest talent shortages

2026 Information Technology Hiring Insights by Region

The 2026 IT Salary Guide presents localized hiring insights across seven major U.S. markets. While each region faces distinct challenges, recurring themes include persistent talent shortages, rising demand for ERP and cybersecurity expertise and increased reliance on workforce development strategies.

Atlanta

Atlanta’s tech and logistics sectors are fueling demand for automation, data engineering, and ERP talent. High turnover in mid-level roles is prompting employers to invest in mentorship and DEI-focused engagement strategies.
Austin

Austin’s tech boom has outpaced local talent supply, leading to wage inflation and a shift toward contract and project-based IT roles. Skills-based hiring and remote sourcing are key strategies for managing growth volatility.
Charlotte

Charlotte’s fintech and banking sectors are driving demand for cybersecurity and infrastructure talent. Employers are responding to retention challenges with flexible scheduling and DEI-driven wellness programs.
Chicago

Despite high applicant volume, Chicago employers face a skills mismatch in cybersecurity, data analytics and ERP. Upskilling programs and university partnerships are helping address mid-level talent gaps.
Louisville

Louisville is grappling with an aging workforce and low applicant volume, especially in infrastructure and ERP roles. Employers are turning to community college partnerships and flexible retirement transitions to retain institutional knowledge.
Raleigh

Located in the Research Triangle Park, Raleigh is a hotspot for biotech and cybersecurity hiring. Employers are leveraging apprenticeships and remote sourcing to address STEM talent shortages and compete with tech giants.
Washington, DC

Federal hiring slowdowns are reshaping DC’s tech recruitment landscape. Demand remains strong for cybersecurity, grants management and cloud migration roles, with contracting and remote flexibility on the rise.

Hire Smarter in a Competitive Tech Landscape

The 2026 IT Salary Guide delivers market-specific compensation benchmarks and hiring insights to help tech leaders navigate talent shortages, rising salary expectations and evolving workforce demands. Use our data to help make informed decisions and build future-ready teams.

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