Middle-Layer Talent Inflow Increasing! IT Talent Market Trend Report March 2026 Released
Identity Inc. published its IT freelance market report for March 2026. New registrations increased by 28.4% MoM, with a notable rise in roles like Data Scientists (1.2M JPY/month) and BI Engineers.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 20:00
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Identity Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tsutomu Konno; hereinafter 'the Company'), operator of 'techfree' (https://freelance.techcareer.jp/), a website for IT freelance projects and jobs, has investigated market trends for March 2026 based on its database. Detailed results are available via inquiry.
### Survey Overview
- Target: All talent/projects registered on 'techfree' and other data held by the company.
- Sample size: Over 40,000 professionals / Over 30,000 projects.
- Period: August 8, 2008 – March 31, 2026.
### Survey Summary
[Number of Talent]
New registrations in March increased by 28.4% compared to February.
[Talent Breakdown by Job Title]
In March, roles such as 'iOS Engineer (3.4%)', 'Network Engineer (3.2%)', 'IT Consultant (3.0%)', and 'UI/UX Designer (2.3%)', which did not rank in February, entered the top rankings.
[Average Desired Unit Price by Job Title]
'Data Scientists' ranked 2nd with 1.2 million yen, and 'BI Engineers' ranked 5th with 1.1 million yen. Both roles, which were not in the February or overall rankings, show rising desired unit prices for data-related professionals.
Detailed reports, including February data and overall techfree trends, are available for download. We encourage companies struggling with recruitment or seeking market insights to utilize this resource.
### About 'techcareer series'
The company provides project and job matching services for high-level IT talent with an 'Engineer First' goal. We offer information media and events to support career, value, and life enhancement.
- techfree: A job portal for freelance engineers and creators.
- techcareer Magazine: A web media platform providing domestic and international tech/career news.
- IT Freelance Consortium: Provides unique welfare benefits in collaboration with major corporations.
### Survey Overview
- Target: All talent/projects registered on 'techfree' and other data held by the company.
- Sample size: Over 40,000 professionals / Over 30,000 projects.
- Period: August 8, 2008 – March 31, 2026.
### Survey Summary
[Number of Talent]
New registrations in March increased by 28.4% compared to February.
[Talent Breakdown by Job Title]
In March, roles such as 'iOS Engineer (3.4%)', 'Network Engineer (3.2%)', 'IT Consultant (3.0%)', and 'UI/UX Designer (2.3%)', which did not rank in February, entered the top rankings.
[Average Desired Unit Price by Job Title]
'Data Scientists' ranked 2nd with 1.2 million yen, and 'BI Engineers' ranked 5th with 1.1 million yen. Both roles, which were not in the February or overall rankings, show rising desired unit prices for data-related professionals.
Detailed reports, including February data and overall techfree trends, are available for download. We encourage companies struggling with recruitment or seeking market insights to utilize this resource.
### About 'techcareer series'
The company provides project and job matching services for high-level IT talent with an 'Engineer First' goal. We offer information media and events to support career, value, and life enhancement.
- techfree: A job portal for freelance engineers and creators.
- techcareer Magazine: A web media platform providing domestic and international tech/career news.
- IT Freelance Consortium: Provides unique welfare benefits in collaboration with major corporations.