State of the Tech Hiring Market
Andiamo’s weekly snapshot of demand, compensation signals, and where tech hiring is happening.
Last updated: February 26, 2026. Data validated against: TrueUp, LinkedIn Talent Insights, and Indeed Hiring Lab.
The Andiamo Tech Hiring Index
A weekly update of open roles across startups, unicorns, and public tech companies.
Total Tech Job Openings
Change from Low
Change from Peak
Open roles have climbed 55.9% from the low but remain 46.8% below peak levels, signaling a cautious yet sustained recovery.
Number of Tech Job Openings
As of February 18, 2026
Total Compensation Benchmarks
Average tech salaries in the United States across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus.
ML / AI Software Engineer
AI Engineer
Entry Level (0-1 years)
$226,555
Mid (2-6 years)
$245,900
Senior (7+ years)
$428,821
Entry Level (0-1 years)
$129,160
Mid (2-6 years)
$205,640
Senior (7+ years)
$320,425
Machine Learning Engineer
AI Researcher
Entry Level (0-1 years)
$273,700
Mid (2-6 years)
$272,700
Senior (7+ years)
$380,992
Entry Level (0-1 years)
$193,750
Mid (2-6 years)
$224,100
Senior (7+ years)
$368,500
Top 50 AI Companies Hiring
Companies building the future of AI, machine learning, and deep learning. AI company definition: Either a) require AI to deliver value to customers (Applied AI), or b) enable AI for other companies (AI Infrastructure).
Top 5 U.S. Tech Cities
Based on tech industry data.
San Francisco
New York City
Seattle
Austin
Los Angeles
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