Report as of 2026-07-29 PT · Source: Metix AI
The published Agent map uses 10 job groups. Ten is a grouping count, not a headcount. The people and posting counts beside it are 513 current professionals and 259 job descriptions at 32 US companies. This page does not name an eleventh group.
Why it matters
A recruiter or TA lead can brief this cut before opening a search, and a VC can use it to test whether the bench matches the story. On this page, Job groups is 10, and Current Agent talent is 513. Those figures are the published visible sample, not official headcount.
Related numbers from the parent map
- 513Observed current Agent professionalsData as of 2026-07-29 PT
- 259Active Agent JDsData as of 2026-07-29 PT
- 10Unified job groupsData as of 2026-07-29 PT
- 53.2%Talent share held by the top two companiesData as of 2026-07-29 PT
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10 job groups. The named list stays on this ask; the parent map holds the full cut.
Published figures
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Job groups | 10 |
| Current Agent talent | 513 |
| Agent job descriptions | 259 |
| US companies | 32 |
Source: AI Agent talent structure · Metix AI · report date 2026-07-29
Notes & method
Scope and limits
- Public profiles may contain update lags, self-presentation bias, and inconsistent titles.
- Figures are a visible sample for relative comparison. They are not official headcount and are not used to estimate a global workforce.
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FAQ
Is 10 a people count?
No. It is the number of job groups.
Does each group have an equal share?
This page does not invent per-group counts.
What else is published?
32 companies, 513 current professionals, and 259 job descriptions.
Is this official taxonomy?
No. It is the map’s published grouping.
Where is the method, and how do I cite this figure?
The method page is https://metix.ai/reports/methodology. Cite this answer with this page’s URL https://metix.ai/reports/questions/us-agent-job-groups. The parent map is https://metix.ai/reports/mapping/ai-agent-talent-supply-demand-gap-2026. Report date 2026-07-29.
Notes & method
How to cite
Metix AI. (2026). How many job groups are in the US Agent map? Metix AI Talent Intelligence. https://metix.ai/reports/questions/us-agent-job-groups
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