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Influx of Young Talent Up to 24 Years Old Increases! April 2026 IT Talent Market Trends Report Released

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Published May 27, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 10 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Identity Inc.
has released its IT talent market trends report for April 2026, based on data from its freelance IT engineer job site, 'Tech-Furi.' According to the report, the number of new talent registrations in April decreased by 2.3% compared to the previous month.
However, in terms of job roles, 'QA Engineer' and 'Salesforce Engineer' newly entered the rankings.

Identity Inc. has released its IT talent market trends report for April 2026, based on data from its freelance IT engineer job site, 'Tech-Furi.' According to the report, the number of new talent registrations in April decreased by 2.3% compared to the previous month. However, in terms of job roles, 'QA Engineer' and 'Salesforce Engineer' newly entered the rankings. The overall average desired monthly compensation reached 825,000 yen, with a notable increase in rates for upstream roles such as IT Consultant (1.34 million yen), suggesting a growing demand for highly skilled IT professionals.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000031814.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

Identity Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tsutomu Konno; hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates the project and job site 'Tech-Furi' (https://freelance.techcareer.jp/) for freelance IT engineers, has surveyed the talent market conditions for April 2026 based on the Tech-Furi database. More detailed results can be obtained by requesting materials through our inquiry form.

Download the detailed survey here:

https://account.techcareer.jp/materials/136/inquiries/new

Other reports are available here:

https://account.techcareer.jp/materials

- Survey Overview

- Survey Target: All talent/projects registered on 'Tech-Furi' and other project/talent data held by the Company.

- Sample Size: Over 40,000 talents / Over 30,000 projects

- Period: August 8, 2008 - April 30, 2026

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1. Please credit Identity Inc. as the source of the information.

2. If used on a website, please include the following link as the source.

Tech-Furi: https://freelance.techcareer.jp/

- Survey Results Summary

[Number of Talents]

The number of new talents in April decreased by 2.3% compared to the number of new talents in March.

[Talent Proportion by Job Role]

In April, 'QA Engineer (2.4%)', 'Salesforce Engineer (2.2%)', and 'App Engineer (2.2%)', which were not ranked among all talents in March, have entered the rankings.

[Average Desired Compensation by Job Role]

In April, the overall average desired compensation exceeded 800,000 yen, reaching 825,000 yen. The average desired compensation for upstream roles, particularly the top three 'IT Consultant (1.34 million yen)', 'AI Consultant (1.25 million yen)', and 'PM (1.19 million yen)', has been increasing.

Download the detailed survey here:

https://account.techcareer.jp/materials/136/inquiries/new

Other reports are available here:

https://account.techcareer.jp/materials

Survey 1: Number of Talents

The number of new talents in April decreased by 2.3% compared to the number of new talents in March.

Survey 2: Talent Proportion by Job Role

In April, 'QA Engineer (2.4%)', 'Salesforce Engineer (2.2%)', and 'App Engineer (2.2%)', which were not ranked among all talents in March, have entered the rankings.

Survey 3: Average Compensation by Job Role

A more detailed report, including data from March and overall Tech-Furi data, can be downloaded from the URL below. We encourage those struggling with engineer recruitment or wanting to grasp the talent market conditions to make use of it.

Download the detailed survey here:

https://account.techcareer.jp/materials/136/inquiries/new

Other reports are available here:

https://account.techcareer.jp/materials

- About the 'techcareer series'

We offer job and project matching services for highly skilled IT professionals.

With the goal of providing 'engineer-first' services, we are expanding beyond just job matching to include informational media and events that support career development.

We provide a range of services that lead to career advancement, value enhancement, and life improvement for highly skilled IT professionals.

Tech-Furi: [ https://freelance.techcareer.jp/ ]

A job and project information site specializing in the IT/Web industry for freelance engineers and creators.

TechCareer Magazine: [ https://magazine.techcareer.jp/ ]

A web media outlet that supports the careers of engineers and creators by providing a variety of content.

We quickly translate and disseminate the latest IT technology and job change information from both Japan and overseas, offering a global perspective.

IT Freelance Consortium: [ https://itfreelance.jp/ ]

To create an environment where IT freelancers can work with peace of mind and stability, we offer unique welfare services through a consortium with major companies.

- Company Information

Company Name: Identity Inc.

Representative Director: Tsutomu Konno

Company HP: https://id-entity.jp/

Location: Akasaka Intercity AIR 31F, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities: IT Engineer Platform Business, AI Solution Business

Capital: 100,000,000 yen *As of February 28, 2026

- Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Identity Inc., Inside Sales Department, PR Representative

Mail: [email protected]

*When inquiring, please mention that it is 'regarding the press release.'

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FAQ

What is this report about?

It is a report on the IT talent market trends as of April 2026, based on data from 'Tech-Furi,' a project and job site for IT freelancers operated by Identity Inc.

Was there a change in the number of new IT talent registrations in April 2026?

Yes, it decreased by 2.3% compared to March.

What new job role trends were observed in the IT talent market in April?

'QA Engineer' (2.4%), 'Salesforce Engineer' (2.2%), and 'App Engineer' (2.2%) newly entered the rankings for talent proportion by job type.

How did the desired compensation for IT talent change?

The overall average desired monthly rate exceeded 800,000 yen, reaching 825,000 yen. Rates for upstream roles increased, especially for 'IT Consultant' (1.34 million yen) and 'AI Consultant' (1.25 million yen).

What is the data source for this survey?

It is based on data from over 40,000 registered talents and over 30,000 projects on the IT freelance engineer job site 'Tech-Furi'.

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