2026全球科技人才与薪酬报告深度洞察_52页_4mb

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Tech Talent & Salary Report 2026 Summary

Core Content

The Harvey Nash Tech Talent & Salary Report 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the global technology workforce, emphasizing the evolving nature of the industry, the role of AI, and the changing expectations of technologists. The report is based on responses from over 3,600 technologists across 53 countries, offering insights into career development, job satisfaction, leadership expectations, and the impact of hybrid working and AI adoption.

Main Findings

AI and Its Impact

AI is reshaping the tech landscape, creating new roles and increasing demand for AI-related skills.
Generative AI is among the fastest-growing roles globally, with significant growth in the Technology, Education, and Professional Services sectors.
Key AI skills in high demand include Machine Learning, Data Structures, Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLM), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Computer Vision.
41% of technologists expect a pay rise next year, and 58% receive additional monetary compensation, indicating a strong correlation between AI adoption and salary increases.
22% of technologists believe AI will perform half or more of their job role in 5 years.
36% of technologists have access to AI tools, while 53% are actively upskilling and 48% have seen an increase in workload.

Career Development and Technical Democracy

40% of respondents entered the tech industry from non-tech backgrounds, highlighting the technical democracy trend where diverse experiences contribute to innovation.
48% of women entered tech via non-tech roles, suggesting a need for more inclusive narratives and opportunities.
48% of respondents entered their tech roles without a university degree, indicating that education is not the sole path to success.
71% of entry-level technologists feel empowered, a rise from 66% in the previous report, attributed to low-code/no-code tools and flatter organizational structures.

Leadership Expectations

49% of technologists value leaders who create a positive team culture.
48% prioritize leaders with a deep understanding of technology.
17% and 29% of respondents find a lack of tech understanding in leadership to be a major or significant barrier to achieving tech goals.
Leadership is redefined to include strategic vision, communication, and advocacy for the value of technology within the organization.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility

Hybrid working is now a standard expectation, with 50% of technologists stating they would not consider a role without it.
40% are willing to accept a lower salary for more remote work.
52% of technologists consider remote work very important, with 61% not considering roles without it.
Employers are increasingly adopting hybrid models, with 43% of tech roles being remote or hybrid in 2025. However, the UK saw a 10% decline in flexible roles compared to 2024.

Job Satisfaction and Wellbeing

41% are happy with their pay, and 55% of technologists who are happy in their role plan to leave within a year.
Wellbeing is a key concern, with 19% feeling that their employers are unsupportive of mental and physical health.
The manufacturing/automotive sector is the most unsupportive of mental wellbeing, with 27% of technologists reporting this.
40% globally feel very supported in work-life balance, while 59% in the UK value hybrid working as very important.

Salary Trends

21% received a pay rise last year, and 47% expect one next year.
21% received a promotion, and 58% get additional monetary compensation.
Only a minority now expect to receive just a base salary, showing a shift toward total reward packages.

Key Takeaways

Diversity remains a key factor in the tech industry, but representation of women and non-binary individuals is still low.
AI is a transformative force, driving both new opportunities and the need for continuous upskilling.
Hybrid working is now a standard, with flexibility being a major attraction for technologists.
Leadership is evolving, with a greater emphasis on technical understanding, strategic vision, and ethical and sustainable practices.
Job satisfaction is mixed, with a significant portion of technologists planning to leave within a year despite being happy in their roles.
Salary and perks continue to be competitive, with a growing trend toward non-salary incentives such as bonuses and stock options.

Country Comparisons

Country	Route into Tech	Technical Democracy	Good Leadership
UK	More likely to have had a non-tech job	Less likely to feel able to influence strategy	Most likely to value hybrid working as very important
USA & Canada	More likely to feel able to influence strategy	Less likely to value hybrid working as very important	Most likely to feel very supported in mental and physical wellbeing
Germany	Most likely to complete a formal tech degree	Least likely to have had a non-tech job	Most likely to value leadership's ability to influence at board level
Poland	Most likely to enter via apprenticeships	Least likely to feel able to influence strategy	Most likely to value leadership's understanding of technology
Belgium	More likely to start with a conversion course	Least likely to feel able to influence strategy	More likely to value good communication in leadership
Netherlands	Less likely to have had a non-tech job	Most likely to feel able to influence strategy	Most likely to prize strong communication skills in leadership
Ireland	Second most likely to enter tech directly from education	Slightly less likely to feel able to influence strategy	Least likely to value good communication in leadership

Conclusion

The report underscores that while the tech industry faces challenges, it also presents numerous opportunities. Technologists are increasingly proactive in upskilling, especially in AI and related fields, and are demanding more flexibility in their work arrangements. Leadership is becoming more technical and strategic, and wellbeing is a growing priority. The global tech talent market is evolving, with a focus on inclusivity, adaptability, and innovation.

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