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Market Report · Q2 2026

Q2 2026 Technology Talent Market Report

Demand trends, salary benchmarks, and shortage analysis across 20+ technology domains. Data from Xylity's network of 200+ delivery partners and 5,000+ specialists. The intelligence you need to plan hiring, set budgets, and negotiate rates.

What's Inside This Report

  • Demand Index by Domain — 20+ technologies ranked by demand growth, availability, and time-to-fill
  • Salary Benchmarks — compensation ranges by role, seniority, and geography for enterprise specialists
  • Shortage Analysis — which roles are hardest to fill, why supply is constrained, and when relief is expected
  • Emerging Roles — new specialist roles gaining demand that didn't exist 12 months ago
  • Hiring Forecast — what Q3-Q4 2026 talent market looks like based on current pipeline data
  • Rate Card Comparison — FTE vs consulting rates by technology and seniority level

Key Findings Preview

180%
Fabric architect demand YoY
47d
Industry avg time-to-fill
20+
Domains analyzed

Who This Report Is For

VP Delivery & Resource Managers

Plan capacity and set rate expectations for specialist talent.

CTOs & Hiring Managers

Benchmark data engineering and AI hiring against market realities.

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