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US Tech Forecast 2026: What It Means For Government

Tech Budget Spending Priorities, Initiatives, And Outlook For The Government Sector In 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

Summary

Forrester expects the tech budget, including staff costs, for the entire government sector in the US to reach $357 billion in 2026, representing 4% year-over-year (YOY) growth. Government tech will represent 12.3% of US total tech spending in 2026. This report provides technology spending priorities, initiatives, and budget outlook for the entire government sector in the US — including federal, state, and local — in 2026.

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