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Tech Salaries Are Rising 8-10% in 2026 — Here's Who Benefits Most

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Tech Salaries Are Rising 8-10% in 2026 — Here's Who Benefits Most

LeetHire Team

Feb 11, 2026

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The 2026 Tech Salary Landscape
Who Is Seeing the Biggest Gains
Cybersecurity: +15% and Climbing
AI/ML Engineering: +18% but Bifurcating
Cloud and Infrastructure: +10-12%
Regional Salary Differences
The Equity Question
How to Maximize Your Compensation
1. Negotiate From Data
2. Target High-Growth Specializations
3. Consider Total Compensation, Not Just Base
4. Do Not Ignore Non-Salary Benefits
5. Time Your Job Change Strategically
Salary by Company Type
The Bottom Line

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