IT Staffing Insights & Resources

KC Tech Talent Trends 2026: Insights for the Local IT Market

Written by Admin | March 10, 2026

TriCom has been heavily involved in Kansas City's IT staffing market for more than 30 years, and we've seen plenty of trends come and go throughout those decades. The 2020s, thus far, have been incredibly disruptive, most notably with the rise of artificial intelligence. Tech staffing in the KC metro has changed in many ways, but there have been underlying constants, as well.

In this comprehensive report, we've drawn data from our own original research, academic studies, reputable news outlets, governmental reports, and extensive consumer polls. Through our primary and secondary research, we've created a detailed report that highlights the biggest trends in the KC tech market within the past year and those that we're likely to see in 2026. All sources have been published within the past two years for maximum relevance, and our analysis of all sources has been thorough to ensure optimal accuracy.

In this report, you'll find free information on:

  • The state of KC IT employment
  • Typical compensation for tech workers in KC
  • A comparative analysis of tech jobs in Kansas vs. Missouri
  • Tech economic impact by Midwestern city
  • Unemployment rates for new tech grads
  • Unemployment rates by tech career
  • Top careers in technology
  • Most common tech roles in KC
  • Why tech workers change employers
  • AI's environmental ramifications
  • Top tech skills in KC
  • And much more

To give you a preview of what's included, take a look at three sample slides: