Consultant Rates Are Rising! February 2026 IT Project Market Trend Report Released

Identity Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Riki Konno; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates the IT freelance engineer project and job site "Tech-Free" (https://freelance.techcareer.jp/), has surveyed the market conditions for projects in February 2026 based on the Tech-Free database. More detailed results can be requested via the inquiry form.

Download the details of this survey here: https://account.techcareer.jp/materials/131/inquiries/new

Other reports can be found here: https://account.techcareer.jp/materials

・Survey Overview - Target: All personnel/projects registered on "Tech-Free" and other project/personnel data held by the Company - Sample Size: Over 40,000 personnel / Over 30,000 projects - Period: August 8, 2008 – March 31, 2026

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・Survey Summary [Number of Projects] The number of new projects in February increased by 32.1% compared to the number of new projects in January.

[Number of Projects by Job Category] In February, "QA Engineer (7th place)" and "Security Engineer (9th place)," which did not rank in the cumulative projects or January's new projects, entered the rankings.

[Average Unit Price by Job Category] While the average unit price in February decreased compared to January, the rates for "IT Consultants" and "Machine Learning Engineers" increased. Additionally, "Client Engineers" and "Salesforce Engineers" newly entered the rankings in February.

Download the details of this survey here: https://account.techcareer.jp/materials/131/inquiries/new

Other reports can be found here: https://account.techcareer.jp/materials

Survey 1: Number of Projects The number of new projects in February increased by 32.1% compared to the number of new projects in January.

Survey 2: Number of Projects by Job Category In February, "QA Engineer (7th place)" and "Security Engineer (9th place)," which did not rank in the cumulative projects or January's new projects, entered the rankings.

Survey 3: Average Unit Price by Job Category While the average unit price in February decreased compared to January, the rates for "IT Consultants" and "Machine Learning Engineers" increased. Additionally, "Client Engineers" and "Salesforce Engineers" newly entered the rankings in February.

More detailed reports, including data comparing February to January and overall Tech-Free data, can be downloaded from the URL below. We encourage those who want to understand the market conditions for projects or gather information for career advancement to download the report.

Download the details of this survey here: https://account.techcareer.jp/materials/131/inquiries/new

Other reports can be found here: https://account.techcareer.jp/materials

・About the "techcareer Series" We provide job and project introduction services for highly skilled IT personnel. Aiming to provide "engineer-first" services, we are expanding not only job and project introductions but also information media and events that serve as career references. We offer a suite of services that lead to career advancement, value enhancement, and life improvement for highly skilled IT personnel.

Tech-Free: [ https://freelance.techcareer.jp/ ] A job and project information site specialized in the IT/Web industry for freelance engineers and creators.

Techcareer Magazine: [ https://magazine.techcareer.jp/ ] A web media outlet that supports careers by publishing various content for engineers and creators. It provides information from a global perspective, including the latest domestic and international IT technologies and job change information.

IT Freelance Consortium: [ https://itfreelance.jp/ ] Provides unique welfare services in a consortium with major companies to create an environment where IT freelancers can work with peace of mind and stability.

・Company Information Company Name: Identity Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Riki Konno Company Website: https://id-entity.jp/ Address: Akasaka Intercity AIR 31F, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Business Description: IT Engineer Platform Business, AI Solution Business Capital: 100,000,000 JPY (as of February 28, 2025)

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