Download the 2026 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report – the industry’s leading salary study.
Explore insights into hiring trends across 3D printing careers and remuneration packages across the additive manufacturing industry.
What’s Inside the
Full Report
This 69-page report is created for the industry, by the industry, and addresses various hot topics that emerged in Additive Manufacturing throughout 2025.
What’s Included?
• The state of the talent and hiring landscape
• Predictions and comments from industry expert Jesse Lea (Chief Executive Officer, Nikon AM Synergy Inc.), and Matt Kremenetsky (Macro Analyst, 3DPrint.com)
• Most in-demand roles vs available talent
• What motivates talent in 2026
• Salary analyses of 8 key disciplines in additive manufacturing across EMEA, UK, North America & Canada and APAC.
Inside the Full Report
This 69-page report is created for the industry, by the industry, and addresses various hot topics that emerged in Additive Manufacturing throughout 2025.
What’s Included?
• The state of the talent and hiring landscape
• Predictions and comments from industry expert Jesse Lea (Chief Executive Officer, Nikon AM Synergy Inc.), and Matt Kremenetsky (Macro Analyst, 3DPrint.com)
• Most in-demand roles vs available talent
• What motivates talent in 2026
• Salary analyses of 8 key disciplines in additive manufacturing across EMEA, UK, North America & Canada and APAC.
Take the 2027 AM Workforce Survey
The newest Workforce Survey is now live and waiting for your participation!
Are you an Employer or a Professional working with or producing AM technologies? Then we want to hear from you.
Help us shape the next salary and workforce report for 2027.
What is the Annual Salary Survey Report?
At Alexander Daniels Global, we proudly produce the most comprehensive salary study in the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing industry. Our annual report provides the benchmark for remuneration packages across the AM industry, serving as a valuable resource for all 3D printing professionals.
The results from our salary survey provide global insights into Additive Manufacturing salaries, candidate motivations and hiring intentions. Designed to serve the entire AM market, our report can be used as a guide for organizations when evaluating their remuneration packages and professionals examining their position in the talent market.
2026 proudly marks the 10th Edition of the Global Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report, showcasing a decade of hiring insights and trends!
2026 Salary Survey Insights
Benchmark Average Salaries
Our salary benchmark allows you to compare your offering against the industry average.
AM's Most Comprehensive Salary Study
Investigate not only 3D printing salary insights, but hiring, job market and talent trends, surveyed from AM talent and hiring managers.
Explore Hiring Trends
Discover the latest hiring trends from employers' hiring intentions and in-demand skills to the most valued employee benefits and much more.
Disciplines Covered
Delve into salary details across eight key job disciplines: Service Engineering, Marketing, Sales, R&D and Engineering, Applications & Consulting, Software, Production and Operations.
Seniorities
Discover how salaries progress in the additive manufacturing industry. Our report covers a range of seniorities, from entry-level to C-suite.
Locations
Gain insights into industry statistics not only in your own country, but worldwide! The report covers key locations: EMEA, APAC and North America.
2026 Salary Survey Insights
Benchmark Average Salaries
Our salary benchmark allows you to compare your offering against the industry average.
AM's Most Comprehensive Salary Study
Investigate not only 3D printing salary insights, but hiring, job market and talent trends, surveyed from AM talent and hiring managers.
Explore Hiring Trends
Discover the latest hiring trends from employers' hiring intentions and in-demand skills to the most valued employee benefits and much more.
Disciplines Covered
Delve into salary details across eight key job disciplines: R&D and Engineering, Sales, Service, Application & Consulting, Marketing, Software, Technicians & Operators.
Seniorities
Discover how salaries progress in the additive manufacturing industry. Our report covers a range of seniorities, from entry-level to C-suite.
Locations
Gain insights into industry statistics not only in your own country, but worldwide! The report covers key locations: EMEA, APAC and North America.
FAQs
Our 69-page report is packed with quantitative and qualitative analysis provided by additive manufacturing recruitment experts. Access our insights into salary trends today!
In 2026, the most highly demanded 3D printing jobs will be Production roles, with 75% of companies planning to hire in this area. This surge in demand reflects how AM companies are now prioritizing execution, as they’re seeking:
Download the full report to learn what other additive manufacturing roles are in demand in 2026.
When reviewing data across Europe (EMEA) and North America, our data found that the companies surveyed were most likely to offer the following benefits in 2026:
Overall, these benefits closely align with the benefits most valued by employees’, though employees demand for remote working has risen throughout 2025.
Our 2026 salary survey found that the EMEA region saw the biggest improvement in salaries across all disciplines and seniorities, for the second year in a row, generating a 7.8% increase in salary average throughout 2025.
In Europe, a senior software engineer could earn between €31,000 – €90,721, while in North America, they could earn between $70,000 – $160,000.
Download the full report to access salary data for software engineers from junior to C-level roles across Asia, Europe and North America.
In Europe, a senior Sales professional could earn between €31,000 – €90,721, while in North America, they could earn between $70,000 – $160,000.
Download the full report to access salary data for Sales professionals from junior to C-level roles across Asia, Europe and North America.
In Europe, a senior machine operator could earn between €38,000 – €58,240, while in North America, a senior production technician could earn between $65,000 – $120,640.
Download the full report to access salary data for production professionals from junior to C-level roles across Asia, Europe and North America
FAQs
Our 69-page report is packed with quantitative and qualitative analysis provided by additive manufacturing recruitment experts. Access our insights into salary trends today!
In 2026, the most highly demanded 3D printing jobs will be Production roles, with 75% of companies planning to hire in this area. This surge in demand reflects how AM companies are now prioritizing execution, as they’re seeking:
Download the full report to learn what other additive manufacturing roles are in demand in 2026.
When reviewing data across Europe (EMEA) and North America, our data found that the companies surveyed were most likely to offer the following benefits in 2026:
Overall, these benefits closely align with the benefits most valued by employees’, though employees demand for remote working has risen throughout 2025.
Our 2026 salary survey found that the EMEA region saw the biggest improvement in salaries across all disciplines and seniorities, for the second year in a row, generating a 7.8% increase in salary average throughout 2025.
In Europe, a senior software engineer could earn between €31,000 – €90,721, while in North America, they could earn between $70,000 – $160,000.
Download the full report to access salary data for software engineers from junior to C-level roles across Asia, Europe and North America.
In Europe, a senior sales professional could earn between €31,000 – €90,721, while in North America, they could earn between $70,000 – $160,000.
Download the full report to access salary data for Sales professionals from junior to C-level roles across Asia, Europe and North America.
In Europe, a senior machine operator could earn between €38,000 – €58,240, while in North America, a senior production technician could earn between $65,000 – $120,640.
Download the full report to access salary data for production professionals from junior to C-level roles across Asia, Europe and North America.
A Special Thanks
This report would not be possible without the support and contributions of industry professionals. The 2026 AM Salary Survey report is made with additive manufacturing experts and employers in mind to help create an effective talent acquisition strategy and to provide reliable salary benchmarking for professionals in the market.
A special thanks to all who have participated in the survey throughout the last year, and in particular, our report contributors:
A Special Thanks
This report would not be possible without the support and contributions of industry professionals. The 2026 AM Salary Survey report is made with additive manufacturing experts and employers in mind to help create an effective talent acquisition strategy and to provide reliable salary benchmarking for professionals in the market.
A special thanks to all who have participated in the survey throughout the last year, and in particular, our report contributors:
The Report Archive
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Released in 2025.
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Released in 2024.
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Released in 2023.
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Released in 2022.
Click here to download the 2021 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2021.
Click here to download the 2019 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2020.
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Released in 2019.
The Report Archive
Click here to download the 2025 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2025.
Click here to download the 2024 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2024.
Click here to download the 2023 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2023.
Click here to download the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2022.
Click here to download the 2021 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2021.
Click here to download the 2019 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2020.
Click here to download the 2019 Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey Report.
Released in 2019.
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Contact us to get started on your talent journey today.
Alexander Daniels Global is Your
Industry 4.0 Talent Partner
At Alexander Daniels Global, we have a simple vision: ‘To enable the 4th Industrial Revolution through talent.’ Through strategic support, consultation and partnership, you can trust our specialized recruitment consultants to identify, attract, engage and recruit high caliber professionals globally. We also work with talented individuals to source opportunities which will add value to their career.
Contact us to get started on your talent journey today.
