Temporary IT job openings up 22% YoY

Permanent IT job openings held relatively flat YoY, growing just 3% from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026. Temporary contracts climbed 22% over the same period, peaking at 59,000 openings in Q4 2025, nearly five times the volume seen a year prior. This aligns with the SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator, which shows IT hours continuing to gain momentum. Employers continue to turn to contingent IT labor to meet demand and move projects forward, without committing to permanent headcount.