data pipeline architecture developer demand

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

What do roles requiring data pipeline architecture pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$157,158 a year, with most postings between US$132,875 and US$215,000.

That's about 18% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$132,875
Median (50th percentile)US$157,158
75th percentileUS$215,000

Advertised base salary, from 28 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

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

Tarmac tracked 24 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20251US$157,158
November 20251US$157,158
December 20251US$157,158
January 20262US$157,158
February 202618US$157,158
March 20266US$157,158
April 20264US$157,158
May 202620US$157,158
June 202638US$157,158
July 202624US$157,158

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