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New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports

Published

21 August 2026

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operational-macro

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

New York City has overtaken San Francisco as the leading market for tech talent, according to CBRE's latest report, signalling a shift in the geographic distribution of technology professionals in the United States.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Tech founders in San Francisco face a tightening talent pool that demands faster hiring and retention strategies. New York startups can exploit this momentum by tapping into fresher talent pipelines and expanding hiring aggressively.

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1 source · 21 Aug 2026

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