data lake architecture developer demand

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How many developer roles ask for data lake architecture, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.

What do roles requiring data lake architecture pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$193,700 a year, with most postings between US$180,000 and US$215,500.

That's about 46% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$180,000
Median (50th percentile)US$193,700
75th percentileUS$215,500

Advertised base salary, from 5 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for data lake architecture in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 16 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
March 20261US$193,700
April 20263US$193,700
May 20264US$193,700
June 20266US$193,700
July 202616US$193,700

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