Inside Allied Resources Group’s First-Ever Engineering Salary Guide
Compensation conversations across engineering are changing. As demand continues to rise across utilities, oil & gas, construction, and public infrastructure, employers and professionals alike are navigating a tighter labor market—where clear, reliable salary benchmarks matter more than ever.
To bring clarity to those conversations, Allied Resources Group developed its first-ever Engineering Salary Guide, scheduled for release on January 22, 2026. Built from proprietary workforce data and real-world experience supporting critical infrastructure projects nationwide, the guide offers a data-backed view of compensation trends shaping the engineering workforce in 2026.
Why ARG Created the Salary Guide
As infrastructure investment accelerates and engineering roles evolve alongside digital tools, automation, and grid modernization, compensation conversations have become more complex—and more strategic. ARG developed this guide to help organizations and professionals navigate those conversations with clarity and confidence.
This marks the first time ARG has consolidated its proprietary workforce data, industry insight, and real-world project experience into a single, comprehensive salary resource focused exclusively on engineering and technical roles.
What the 2026 Salary Guide Covers
The guide provides salary benchmarks by role, experience level, and discipline across:
- Utilities Engineering
- Oil & Gas Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Public Infrastructure Engineering
In addition to compensation ranges, the guide explores broader market trends shaping hiring and retention in 2026, including workforce shortages, evolving skill requirements, and regional salary variances across major U.S. markets.
Who Should Use This Guide
The 2026 Engineering Salary Guide is built for:
- Employers planning competitive compensation and workforce strategies
- Hiring managers navigating a candidate-driven market
- Engineers and technical professionals benchmarking career growth
- Executives and project leaders planning for long-term talent needs
Get Notified and Request Early Access
The 2026 Engineering Salary Guide — ARG’s first-ever engineering-focused guide — will be released on January 22, 2026. Organizations and professionals who want early access or a notification on release can act now.
Request Early Access or Get Notified Here and be among the first to explore salary benchmarks, market trends, and insights shaping engineering roles in 2026.
About Allied Resources Group
Allied Resources Group (ARG) is a people-centric organization supporting critical infrastructure through engineering, technical recruiting, inspection, construction management, and professional services. With a multidisciplinary footprint across energy, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and healthcare, ARG partners with clients and professionals to deliver expertise where it matters most.