2026 State of Fractional Work
The Fractional Work Report 2026
The most comprehensive dataset on fractional work, built from 19,271 member profiles, 9,048 job postings, and 213 survey responses.
GF Demand Index
4
Our proprietary index measuring demand for fractional talent.
Roles trending up
60%
Roles with demand rising over the last 90 days.
Average hourly rate
$157/hr
Observed average across demand and supply signals.
Demand change
+77%
Average demand shift vs. the prior 90 days.
Updated Oct 23, 2026.
Executive summary
Key Findings from the 2026 Report
01
Marketing, Operations, and Engineering are the most in-demand fractional functions.
02
Hourly pricing dominates the market; outcome-based deals remain the exception.
03
Remote work remains the dominant model for fractional leadership.
04
Most fractional professionals work with 2–3 clients at a time.
05
Client acquisition remains the core pain point for independent fractional operators.
06
The best-performing fractional leaders are builders, not just executives with big company titles.
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The Fractional Market, Mapped From Every Angle
Fractional Work by Industry
Explore popular roles, company examples, and observed industry benchmarks.
Explore IndustriesLive Fractional Benchmark Data
Explore the latest rankings of fractional roles by compensation and demand, updated from real-time market activity.
View the RankingsThe Economics of Fractional Work
Discover how fractional leaders price their services and structure their contracts.
See Pricing TrendsWhere Fractional Work Gets Done
See remote, hybrid, and in-person work trends across fractional engagements.
View Work Model TrendsThe Fractional Lifecycle
Explore how professionals build, grow, and sustain successful fractional careers over time.
Map the Fractional JourneyThe Hidden Work Behind Fractional Success
Navigate the administrative challenges of building a fractional business.
Go Behind the ScenesRole benchmarks
Featured Fractional Roles
Our proprietary index measuring demand for fractional talent.
01
Chief Marketing Officer
GF Demand Index
4+44%
Job posts
49
Average rate
$173
02
Chief Financial Officer
GF Demand Index
10-13%
Job posts
41
Average rate
$176
03
Chief Technology Officer
GF Demand Index
2+13%
Job posts
17
Average rate
$209
04
Chief Revenue Officer
GF Demand Index
2+9%
Job posts
12
Average rate
$201
05
Chief Human Resources Officer
GF Demand Index
5-25%
Job posts
9
Average rate
$182
06
Chief Operating Officer
GF Demand Index
1-25%
Job posts
6
Average rate
$192
07
Chief Product Officer
GF Demand Index
1+400%
Job posts
5
Average rate
$192
08
Chief Executive Officer
GF Demand Index
—
Job posts
4
Average rate
$206
Live benchmark data
Top Fractional Roles by Average Rate and 90-Day Demand
Compare the highest-paying fractional roles by average hourly rate with the roles showing the strongest open-job demand over the last 90 days.
Highest Paying
Average rate
- 01General Counsel$260/hr
- 02General Manager$211/hr
- 03Chief AI Officer$210/hr
- 04Chief Technology Officer$209/hr
- 05Chief Information Officer$207/hr
Most In-Demand
Job posts (90d)
Fractional market index
The Definitive Fractional Benchmark
Browse compensation and demand rankings across every tracked fractional role.
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How We Built This Report
The Fractional Work Report 2026 combines platform data, live market signals, and original research. The dataset is built from 19,271 member profiles, 9,048 job postings, and 213 survey responses from fractional professionals. We analyze hiring activity, compensation benchmarks, work-model trends, and practitioner experience to build a comprehensive view of the fractional market. Benchmarks are only published when there is sufficient data to ensure reliability.
Read the Full MethodologyInside the Report
- Member profiles
- 19,271
- Job postings
- 9,048
- Survey responses
- 213
- Roles tracked
- 64
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