In the employment landscape of 2026, the talent market is undergoing a period of recalibration. Compensation expectations continue to rise, even as employers are seen as holding more leverage. At the same time, AI is reshaping roles faster than many hiring processes can adapt, and candidates are placing greater emphasis on company reputation, career growth, and long-term opportunity alongside pay.
The 2026 Salary Guide from 24 Seven delivers exclusive salary data for nearly 200 roles, along with insights into the trends shaping the year ahead, from compensation and employee sentiment to AI’s growing impact and the continued rise of flexible talent solutions. Findings are based on a survey of more than 2,000 professionals across the marketing, creative, technology, beauty, fashion, and retail industries.
One powerful takeaway? 76% of employees say benefits and perks are the primary reason they stay, reinforcing that compensation alone is no longer enough to attract and retain top talent.
Ready to build a more competitive workforce in 2026? Download the full guide today!
24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights. We drive meaningful impact by helping navigate change in today’s evolving environment. Our comprehensive, high-touch approach enables 24 Seven to identify and deliver customized talent solutions for any situation.
The 24 Seven family of brands includes these subsidiaries:
The Sage Group provides exceptional marketing and business operations consultants, contractors, and permanent talent that drive results for leading companies across industries.
SketchDeck is a next-generation creative agency that empowers organizations to seamlessly scale their marketing efforts by accessing all the design services they need in one place.
Simplicity Consulting helps brands run their marketing and operations programs with highly specialized consultants in digital marketing, strategic communications, and project management.
The Cydio Group is a specialized IT staffing firm that provides innovative, first-hand knowledge of the information technology space. With over two decades of direct industry experience, the team is uniquely positioned to connect top-tier IT professionals with notable organizations.
Marketers That Matter® is a thriving community of influential marketing executives coming together to share innovation and insights.
CORE Resources is an agile technology partner, helping organizations by bringing deep expertise in areas such as network security, full-stack development, and capital markets technology.
MTP specializes in delivering creative and marketing talent solutions, empowering organizations to scale quickly, drive impact, and bring bold ideas to market.
Futureman is an Experiential & Content Advertising Agency that helps brands connect with audiences through bold strategy, transformative activations, digital experiences, and world-class original content.
Markacy is a marketing consulting firm that helps businesses optimize growth investments to achieve sustained performance. By integrating strategy, execution, and measurement, Markacy delivers end-to-end expertise across all major marketing channels.
Crawford Group is a marketing and events agency built for enterprise and mid-size companies that need to stay agile.