The top IT staffing agencies in 2026 are Apollo Technical, TEKsystems, Insight Global, Robert Half, Kforce, Apex Systems, Motion Recruitment, Randstad Digital, Experis, KORE1 and CyberCoders. The giants win on volume and managed programs; specialists win on screening depth for individual hires.
Below we compare all 11 on headquarters, size, hiring models, technology specialties, strengths and honest limitations, and we flag the 2026 ownership changes most lists miss.
A note on bias: Apollo Technical wrote this list and ranks itself first. We explain why, and we list our own limitations the same way we list everyone else’s. Facts about every other firm come from its own website, public filings or a named third-party source, checked in September 2026. No firm paid to be included.
Key takeaways
- Best specialist for individual IT hires: Apollo Technical, which recruits only IT, engineering and supply chain talent and offers contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire.
- Largest by IT revenue: TEKsystems, ranked number one in Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2026 list of the largest US IT staffing firms, followed by Insight Global.
- 2026 ownership change: Apex Systems and CyberCoders now share a parent, Everforth (formerly ASGN), and trade as Everforth Apex and Everforth CyberCoders.
- Motion Recruitment is now part of Kelly Services, which bought it in 2024.
- Direct hire is usually priced as a percentage of first-year salary, and contract IT work as an hourly bill rate.
Top IT staffing agencies at a glance
| # | Agency | Headquarters | Founded | Hiring models | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollo Technical | Smyrna, GA (metro Atlanta) | 2010 | Contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire | Specialist IT hires with a short list of vetted candidates |
| 2 | TEKsystems | Hanover, MD | 1983 | Contract, contract-to-hire, direct, MSP, services | Enterprise contract programs |
| 3 | Insight Global | Atlanta, GA | 2001 | Staffing, managed services, consulting | High-volume contract hiring |
| 4 | Robert Half | Menlo Park, CA | 1948 | Contract, full-time, executive search | Small and mid-size businesses |
| 5 | Kforce | Tampa, FL | 1962 | Contract, direct hire, solutions | Mid-to-large companies |
| 6 | Apex Systems (Everforth) | Glen Allen, VA | 1995 | Staffing, IT consulting and solutions | Cloud, data and enterprise app programs |
| 7 | Motion Recruitment | Boston, MA | 1989 | Contract, direct hire, SOW, MSP, executive search | Tech-hub engineering teams |
| 8 | Randstad Digital | Randstad USA: Atlanta, GA | 2023 (brand) | Contract, permanent, managed solutions | Multinationals, visa-supported hiring |
| 9 | Experis | Milwaukee, WI | 2011 (brand) | Staffing, managed services, projects | Global staffing plus managed IT |
| 10 | KORE1 | Irvine, CA | 2005 | Contract, contract-to-hire, direct, retained | Mid-market specialist hires |
| 11 | CyberCoders (Everforth) | Irvine, CA | 1999 | Contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire | Startups and SMB permanent hires |
The largest US IT staffing firms by revenue
Size is not the same as fit, but it tells you who can staff a 100-person program. These are the top five in Staffing Industry Analysts’ Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US: 2026 Update, based on 2025 US IT staffing revenue as reported in firm announcements and industry coverage.
| SIA IT rank | Firm | 2025 US IT staffing revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEKsystems (Allegis Group) | $3.92 billion |
| 2 | Insight Global | $3.28 billion |
| 3 | Kforce | $1.22 billion |
| 4 | Experis (ManpowerGroup) | $1.21 billion |
| 5 | Everforth (Apex Systems, CyberCoders and others) | $1.17 billion |
Note that the Everforth figure covers the whole parent company, not Apex Systems alone, a detail several competing lists get wrong.
How we chose these agencies
- Real IT staffing. The firm must staff technology roles in the US as a core business, not as an occasional side service.
- Verifiable facts. Headquarters, ownership and services confirmed on the firm’s site, SEC filings or a reputable third party.
- Hiring model range. Contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire options counted in a firm’s favor.
- Transparency. Public financials, third-party rankings and clear service descriptions.
- A clear best-fit buyer. We say who each firm is right for, and who should look elsewhere.
The 11 top IT staffing agencies in 2026
1. Apollo Technical
Apollo Technical is a national IT staffing agency that recruits only IT, engineering and supply chain professionals. We rank it first for employers who want depth over volume: recruiters who work only technical searches screen for the stack you actually run, so you interview fewer, better candidates.
- Headquarters: Smyrna, GA (metro Atlanta). Founded in 2010, with IT recruiting teams covering Atlanta, Alpharetta, Savannah, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Chicago. It also fills remote and hybrid roles nationwide.
- Hiring models: contract IT staffing, contract-to-hire and direct hire, plus payroll services.
- Specialties: software development (Java, .NET, Python, full stack, mobile), cloud and DevOps (AWS, Azure), AI and machine learning, data analysts and data scientists, database administration, network and systems engineering, data center engineers, help desk and desktop support, QA, UX/UI and ERP (SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, Oracle).
- How you pay: direct hire is contingent, with no upfront fee; you pay only if you hire a candidate Apollo presents. For contract roles you pay an hourly bill rate, and Apollo handles payroll, taxes and insurance.
- Strength: specialist screening with every common hiring model, and the ability to cover engineering and IT hires with the same partner, useful for data center, manufacturing technology and OT roles that sit between the two.
- Limitation: Apollo is far smaller than TEKsystems or Insight Global. It does not offer offshore delivery, managed IT services or large MSP programs.
- Best for: mid-size and enterprise employers filling individual or small-team IT roles, especially in the Southeast, Texas and Chicago.
See the full role and technology list on Apollo’s IT staffing agency page, or request IT talent.
2. TEKsystems
TEKsystems, part of Allegis Group, is the largest IT staffing firm in the US by Staffing Industry Analysts’ measure.
- Headquarters: Hanover, MD. Founded 1983.
- Size: more than $7 billion in annual revenue, 100-plus locations and 80 percent of the Fortune 500 as customers, according to TEKsystems.
- Hiring models: contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire, managed service programs, and project delivery through TEKsystems Global Services.
- Specialties: cloud, data and analytics, digital, security, application development, infrastructure and AI.
- Strength: the largest IT talent bench in the country plus staffing and project services from one supplier.
- Limitation: a high-volume enterprise model, so a one-off hire at a mid-size company may get less individual attention.
- Best for: large companies running multi-city contract programs.
3. Insight Global
Insight Global, founded in Atlanta in 2001, is the second-largest US IT staffing firm by SIA’s ranking and is still privately held.
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA.
- Size: expects $5.3 billion in revenue in 2026, with more than 40,000 full-time and contract workers across 40 countries (Insight Global, May 2026).
- Hiring models: staffing plus managed services and consulting.
- Specialties: cloud, AI, data, enterprise operations and applied engineering.
- Strength: scale and speed for multi-seat contract needs.
- Limitation: built for volume, and it staffs many industries beyond IT.
- Best for: Fortune 1000 companies with ongoing contract hiring.
4. Robert Half
Robert Half, founded in 1948 and listed on the NYSE, runs a technology practice alongside finance, accounting, legal and administrative staffing.
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA.
- Size: $5.38 billion total revenue in 2025, including $3.43 billion from talent solutions (Robert Half letter to stockholders). Technology revenue is not broken out.
- Hiring models: contract, full-time placement and retained executive search, with consulting through Protiviti.
- Specialties: security and compliance, software and applications, AI and data science, networking and cloud, ERP.
- Strength: a recognized brand with a large local office network, strong with small and mid-size businesses.
- Limitation: a generalist firm where technology is one practice among several.
- Best for: small and mid-size companies that want IT and finance staffing from one supplier.
5. Kforce
Kforce is close to a pure-play technology staffing firm: technology made up 93 percent of its revenue in 2025, according to its annual report.
- Headquarters: Tampa, FL. Founded 1962. NYSE: KFRC.
- Size: $1.33 billion revenue in 2025 (Kforce fourth-quarter 2025 release).
- Hiring models: contract, direct hire and team-based solutions.
- Strength: technology focus with the financial transparency of a public company.
- Limitation: revenue fell about 5 percent in 2025, and it concentrates on larger accounts.
- Best for: mid-to-large companies, including regulated industries.
6. Apex Systems (Everforth Apex)
Apex Systems, founded in Richmond in 1995, is owned by Everforth, the company formerly called ASGN, and now trades as Everforth Apex.
- Headquarters: Glen Allen, VA.
- Size: more than 4,000 internal staff and 18,000-plus consultants on assignment, according to Apex.
- Hiring models: staffing plus IT consulting and solutions.
- Specialties: cloud, data and enterprise applications, with partnerships including AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Salesforce, ServiceNow and Workday.
- Strength: a large contract bench combined with named platform partnerships.
- Limitation: mid-2026 rebrand, and it now shares a parent with CyberCoders. It sits in Everforth’s commercial segment, so federal work goes through a separate Everforth company.
- Best for: large commercial companies running cloud, data or application programs.
7. Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment, founded in Boston in 1989, was acquired by Kelly Services in 2024 for $425 million.
- Headquarters: Boston, MA.
- Hiring models: IT contract, direct hire, statement-of-work solutions, managed service programs and executive search.
- Specialties: software, mobile, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, product and UX.
- Strength: tech-only recruiters organized by discipline, and the Tech in Motion event community.
- Limitation: strongest in major tech hubs, and now part of a large generalist parent.
- Best for: mid-size and enterprise companies hiring mid-to-senior engineers in major metros.
8. Randstad Digital
Randstad Digital launched in August 2023, combining Randstad Technologies and Ausy under Netherlands-based Randstad N.V.
- Headquarters: Randstad USA is based in Atlanta, GA.
- Size: 60 US offices and more than 350 IT recruiters, according to Randstad USA.
- Hiring models: contract and permanent staffing, managed solutions and work-visa sponsorship.
- Specialties: application development, infrastructure, data and analytics, cloud, digital engineering and ServiceNow.
- Strength: global delivery and visa support.
- Limitation: size can add process for simple US-only hires.
- Best for: multinationals and companies already using Randstad.
9. Experis
Experis is ManpowerGroup’s IT brand, formed in 2011, and the fourth-largest US IT staffing firm by SIA’s 2026 ranking.
- Headquarters: Milwaukee, WI (ManpowerGroup).
- Hiring models: staffing, managed services, project solutions and consulting.
- Specialties: cloud, AI, data, applications and enterprise apps.
- Strength: staffing combined with managed IT services across 75 countries.
- Limitation: global scale brings complexity for a single US hire.
- Best for: multinationals that need talent plus managed delivery.
10. KORE1
KORE1, founded in Irvine in 2005, is an independent firm serving mid-market companies.
- Headquarters: Irvine, CA.
- Hiring models: contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, retained search and workforce planning.
- Specialties: cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, data engineering, AI and ML, healthcare IT.
- Strength: a small-batch approach, sending a few vetted candidates per role.
- Limitation: a smaller bench, and KORE1 says itself it is not built for cleared roles or very high volume. Its time-to-hire and retention figures are self-reported.
- Best for: mid-market companies making specialized IT hires.
11. CyberCoders (Everforth CyberCoders)
CyberCoders, founded in Irvine in 1999 and owned by Everforth since 2013, built its name on permanent tech placements.
- Headquarters: Irvine, CA (founding location).
- Hiring models: contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire.
- Specialties: technology and IT, plus accounting, biotech, construction, engineering and legal.
- Strength: a high-throughput permanent placement engine with its own applicant tracking technology and a large candidate database.
- Limitation: despite the name, it is now a multi-industry firm, and it relies heavily on job boards and AI screening of applicants.
- Best for: startups and small or mid-size companies making individual permanent tech hires.
Hiring models compared
Not stated means the firm does not list the option on the pages we reviewed, not that it refuses the work.
| Agency | Contract | Contract-to-hire | Direct hire | Managed services or projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Technical | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (payroll services only) |
| TEKsystems | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insight Global | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Robert Half | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes (Protiviti) |
| Kforce | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Apex Systems | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Motion Recruitment | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes (SOW, MSP) |
| Randstad Digital | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Experis | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| KORE1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Retained search |
| CyberCoders | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Which IT staffing agency fits your hiring need
| If you need | Start with |
|---|---|
| One hard-to-fill developer, cloud or data hire | Apollo Technical, KORE1 |
| A contractor you may want to convert | Apollo Technical, TEKsystems |
| A 50-plus person contract program | TEKsystems, Insight Global |
| Staffing plus a managed IT project | TEKsystems, Apex Systems, Experis |
| IT and finance staffing from one vendor | Robert Half, Kforce |
| Engineers in a major tech hub | Motion Recruitment |
| Visa-supported or global hiring | Randstad Digital, Experis |
| Hybrid IT and engineering roles (data centers, OT, controls) | Apollo Technical |
| A startup’s first permanent engineers | CyberCoders |
What IT staffing agencies cost
IT staffing agencies bill the employer, not the candidate. Direct hire is usually a one-time fee based on first-year base salary, often on a contingency basis so you pay only if you hire. Contract IT roles are billed at an hourly rate that covers the contractor’s pay, payroll taxes, insurance and the agency margin. Fees vary with the skill, seniority, market and volume, so compare written terms, including replacement guarantees and conversion fees.
| Model | How you pay | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| Contingency direct hire | One fee based on first-year salary, only if you hire | Permanent roles |
| Retained search | Fee paid in stages to reserve the search | CIO, CTO and IT leadership |
| Contract | Hourly bill rate for hours worked | Projects, migrations, backfills |
| Contract-to-hire | Hourly bill rate, then conversion under agreed terms | Testing fit before an offer |
| Managed services or SOW | Fixed fee or milestone pricing for an outcome | Outsourcing a defined project |
Learn more in our guides to how a staffing agency works, what a technical recruiter does and W2 vs 1099 vs corp to corp.
How to choose an IT staffing agency
- Ask how they screen technically. Who checks that a candidate can do the work, and how?
- Match size to your need. Giants for programs, specialists for hard individual searches.
- Confirm contractor employment. W2 employment, background checks and insurance should be standard.
- Get fees, guarantees and conversion terms in writing.
- Check ownership. Several brands now share parents, which matters if you want vendor diversity.
- Ask for recent placements in your stack and market.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best IT staffing agency?
For individual and small-team IT hires where screening depth matters, we recommend Apollo Technical. For large contract programs, TEKsystems and Insight Global have the most capacity.
What is the largest IT staffing company in the US?
TEKsystems, with an estimated $3.92 billion in 2025 US IT staffing revenue in Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2026 ranking, followed by Insight Global at $3.28 billion.
Are Apex Systems and CyberCoders the same company?
They are separate brands with the same parent. ASGN rebranded as Everforth in 2026, and the two now operate as Everforth Apex and Everforth CyberCoders.
How much does an IT staffing agency charge?
Direct hire fees are usually a percentage of first-year salary, paid only when you hire. Contract roles are billed hourly with the agency’s costs and margin built into the rate. Get the exact percentage, markup and guarantee in writing.
Should I use an IT staffing agency or hire in house?
Use an agency when the role is urgent, hard to fill, temporary, or outside your recruiters’ expertise. In-house teams work best for steady, repeatable hiring in roles they already know well.
How we checked these facts
Facts checked September 2026. Firms can request a correction through our contact page.
