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A workforce resource for the era of intelligent delivery

In 2026, IT and Engineering organizations are entering a new phase of transformation defined by intelligent delivery. Human expertise and artificial intelligence are working together to transform how digital services are designed, delivered, and scaled.

As AI-enabled platforms mature, organizations face new questions: Which roles create the most value in integrated delivery models? How do skills, automation, and global services come together to drive outcomes? And how should leaders think about compensation, capabilities, and workforce structure in this next era?

• #1 barrier to AI adoption: lack of guidance
• Nearly half (41%) of tech workers use GenAI daily
• 75% report AI has improved organizational culture

• 9 in 10 U.S. and Canadian tech workers are satisfied with their salary
• 63% of Canadian tech workers considering a move cite compensation
• 62% of North American tech workers feel their salary exceeds industry peers

• 32% of U.S. tech workers report having some schedule flexibility
• Approximately 60% of North American tech workers say schedules are fully company-controlled
• Majority of tech workers (87% in Canada, 86% in U.S.) expect more remote opportunities in the future

As organizations scale digital capabilities, success is no longer defined by technology alone. It depends on how effectively human expertise and AI-enabled services are orchestrated across IT and Engineering operations.

Organizations that rethink how work is structured, supported, and delivered will be able to attract and retain the right talent with the right skill sets in 2026.

tech job openings projected annually over the next decade

The 2026 IT and Engineering Salary Guide provides the insights leaders need to navigate this shift by combining compensation benchmarks with workforce intelligence on capabilities, roles, and delivery models shaping modern IT and Engineering services.

Nearly all North American tech workers (91-95%) feel comfortable working with AI as part of their job

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