The complete guide to tech salaries in 2026
Across 58 tech roles, the median salary is $119K, and demand is growing about 27% a year. The top payer is Chief Information Security Officer at $220K, the fastest-growing is Prompt Engineer (~80%/yr), and one of the most automation-resilient is AI Safety Researcher.
Highest-paying tech roles
- 1Chief Information Security Officer$220K/yr
- 2AI Safety Researcher$175K/yr
- 3Enterprise Architect$162K/yr
- 4Cloud Architect$158K/yr
- 5AI Engineer$155K/yr
- 6Solutions Architect$152K/yr
- 7Autonomous Systems Engineer$152K/yr
- 8Machine Learning Engineer$148K/yr
- 9Technical Product Manager$148K/yr
- 10MLOps Engineer$148K/yr
Common questions
What is the average tech salary in 2026?
Across 58 tech roles we track, the median salary is about $119K. The highest-paying is Chief Information Security Officer at $220K; demand across the field is growing ~27% a year.
Which tech job pays the most?
Chief Information Security Officer leads at roughly $220K. See the full ranking for how the top roles compare.
Which tech careers are growing fastest?
Prompt Engineer is the fastest-growing at ~80% a year, and AI Safety Researcher is among the most resilient to automation.
Figures from BLS-anchored medians across tracked roles; individual pay varies.