As Minnesota organizations continue to evolve their technology strategies, demand remains strong for skilled IT professionals across security, data, cloud, and application development. Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting has released its 2026 Minnesota IT Salary Guide, providing employers and professionals with timely, market-tested insights into compensation trends shaping the state’s technology workforce.
The guide reflects the realities of today’s hiring environment, where organizations are balancing innovation, risk management, and long-term workforce planning. Based on Versique’s direct experience placing IT talent across Minnesota, the 2026 guide offers practical salary benchmarks grounded in how hiring decisions are being made right now.
“Minnesota’s IT talent market continues to reward specialized skills, particularly in areas like security, data, cloud, and AI,” said Sarah Lewis, Vice President of IT Solutions at Versique. “What we’re seeing is that compensation is rising alongside expectations. Employers who align pay with both technical expertise and long-term growth opportunities are better positioned to attract and retain top talent.”
In-Demand IT Roles Across Minnesota
The 2026 Minnesota IT Salary Guide highlights continued demand for several critical technology roles, including:
- Cybersecurity and information security professionals
- Cloud engineers and architects
- Software and application developers
- Data engineers, analysts, and data scientists
- Infrastructure and systems engineers
- IT leadership roles supporting digital transformation initiatives
While salary ranges vary by experience level and organizational complexity, these roles continue to command strong compensation due to sustained demand and limited supply.
Insights Backed by Versique’s IT Expertise
Versique’s IT Solutions team brings decades of combined experience partnering with Minnesota-based organizations across industries, from mid-sized companies to enterprise environments. The team works closely with hiring leaders to understand evolving technical needs and with candidates to assess skills, career goals, and long-term fit.
This firsthand market exposure allows Versique to contextualize salary data beyond surface-level benchmarks, factoring in role scope, business maturity, and the skills most valued by Minnesota employers today.
How the Data Was Collected
The 2026 Minnesota IT Salary Guide is informed by multiple data sources, including:
- Versique’s proprietary placement data across IT roles in Minnesota
- Ongoing conversations with employers and IT professionals throughout the year
- Market insights gathered from active searches and hiring engagements
- Third-party compensation data from Salary.com to provide additional market validation
By combining real-world recruiting experience with external compensation data, the guide reflects both current hiring behavior and broader market trends.
Designed as a practical resource for employers and professionals alike, the 2026 Minnesota IT Salary Guide helps organizations remain competitive in their compensation strategies and supports IT professionals in making informed career decisions.
The full 2026 Minnesota IT Salary Guide is available for download here.
About Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is a Minnesota-based recruiting firm specializing in executive search, professional recruiting, and interim solutions across IT, HR, finance and accounting, engineering and operations, marketing, and executive leadership. With deep local market expertise and a relationship-driven approach, Versique partners with organizations and professionals to build teams that support long-term growth.
